Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, who conveyed President Donald Trump's appreciation and thanks for Government of Pakistan's efforts in countering terrorism.

Ishaq Dar congratulated the NSA on his assumption of office and reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to building on its longstanding and broad-based relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump and his Administration. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to continue its cooperation with the United States in the field of counter terrorism.

Ishaq Dar also appreciated President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in IT, energy and mineral sectors.

They also agreed on the need to have continued dialogues on trade, investment, climate change and health as part of a broad-based agenda in the days to come.