Former US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Robin Raphel called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today.

Discussions covered matters of mutual interest.

Ishaq Dar appreciated the positive trajectory of Pakistan-US relations and underscored the importance of sustained engagement to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Both sides agreed to promote closer exchanges between think tanks and academic institutions of the two countries to deepen mutual understanding and encourage dialogue on regional and international issues.