Ambassador Masood Khan calls on Under Secretary Uzra Zeya at State Department
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Ambassador Masood Khan had met Under Secretary Uzra Zeya at the State Department.
The Ambassador was received warmly by the Under Secretary and both agreed to strengthen Pakistan-U.S. relations in diverse areas through frequent exchanges on issues of mutual interest.
After the meeting, Under Secretary Uzra Zeya tweeted that she had a constructive conversation with Ambassador Khan to discuss human rights and Pakistan’s support for Afghan relocation efforts and refugees. “I look forward to our close partnership”, she said.
Constructive conversation with Pakistani Ambassador @Masood__Khan today to discuss human rights and Pakistan's critical support for Afghan relocation efforts and refugees. I Look forward to our close partnership. 🇺🇸🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/74EPmtE74L
— Under Secretary Uzra Zeya (@UnderSecStateJ) June 16, 2022
Ambassador Masood Khan reciprocated the sentiment and said the two sides would work to promote Pak-U.S. dialogue and cooperation to forge closer ties between the two countries.
Ambassador @Masood__Khan met Uzra Zeya @UnderSecStateJ for Human Rights and reciprocated her sentiment to develop closer ties between 🇵🇰and 🇺🇸. The objective is to promote 🇵🇰🇺🇸 dialogue and cooperation to forge closer ties in diverse areas.#PakUSAt75 https://t.co/myaCJdpkku
— Pakistan Embassy US (@PakinUSA) June 16, 2022
In the meeting, Ambassador Masood Khan also thanked Under Secretary Uzra Zeya for her visit to Pakistan; and welcomed OIC-State Department’s dialogue on 23-24 May, in Washington DC, to promote dialogue between the United States and OIC nations.
Under Secretary Uzra Zeya visited Islamabad in late March to represent the United States at the OIC-CFM Council of Foreign Ministers Conference. On that occasion, she underlined the enduring ties and partnership between Pakistan and the U.S. She had also commended Pakistan for offering dignity and safety to Afghan refugees for over 40 years.