Asad Majeed Khan meets US lawmak­ers at Capito­l HillIn an effort to engage the United States Congress, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed Khan appraised lawmakers in Washington on the restraint demonstrated by Islamabad amid tensions with New Delhi. In the meetings at the Capitol Hill in Washington, Khan conveyed Pakistan’s perspective on the regional situation and noted “the restraint and resolve Pakistan had demonstrated in the face of India’s sabre-rattling during the recent tensions between the two countries”. He briefed the interlocutors on the latest developments in bilateral ties and asserted the importance of “sustained and broad-based engagement” between Islamabad and Washington. The congressmen affirmed on the need “for continued cooperation between the two countries” to achieve common objectives in the region. US reiterates call for direct contact between Islamabad, New DelhiSince assuming office at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, the envoy has met several leaders.

Source: The Express Tribune March 13, 2019 07:07 UTC