US Ambassador Donald Blome met Patron-in-Chief of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Jahangir Tareen at his residence in Lahore on Saturday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Senior party leaders Ishaq Khakwani and Aun Chaudhry also attended the meeting.
The US Ambassador and Tareen discussed Pakistan-US relations and economic reforms in the meeting. They also discussed the upcoming general elections.
During the meeting, Tareen presented his point of view regarding human rights in front of the American ambassador. He said that the IPP leadership has started its electoral and political activities in full and his party is ready for the general elections.
The American ambassador expressed his full confidence in the stability of mutual relations with Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, Blome called on PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at his residence in Jati Umra, Lahore.
During the meeting, the Quaid PML-N shared his views on political and economic situation in Pakistan, particularly in the context of his party’s preparations for the upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the people of Pakistan would once again repose their trust in the PML-N to lead the country out of the myriad problems confronting it today.
The two leaders also discussed the enduring bilateral ties and cooperation over multilateral matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and the U.S. Both the leaders acknowledged the importance of steadfast and sturdy partnership between the two countries. They recognized the importance of exploring avenues to boost cooperation and building on the successful outcomes that underpin the robust U.S-Pakistan bilateral relationship. The U.S Ambassador and Nawaz Sharif deliberated over a number of diverse domains, including trade, economy, climate change, security, and regional stability.
Regional developments were also discussed. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif raised the issue of the plight of innocent Palestinians who were being mercilessly killed by the indiscriminate Israeli bombardment and imposition of siege around Gaza. He called for an immediate end to hostilities and urgent provision of humanitarian and medical assistance to the People.
Reporter Awais Kiyani