ISLAMABAD: Acting Under Secretary of State John Bass traveled to Islamabad, Pakistan, and Ankara, Türkiye, from September 14 to 18.
In Islamabad, Under Secretary Bass met with senior Pakistani government officials to discuss a range of bilateral issues and shared regional security challenges.
In Ankara, Under Secretary Bass met with senior officials in the Turkish government to underscore the strength of the United States-Türkiye bilateral relationship and to discuss efforts by the United States and Türkiye to work together in support of peace and stability in the region.
U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass’s Engagements in Islamabad. The following is attributable to U.S. Mission Spokesperson Jonathan Lalley:
U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass met today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir in Islamabad.
They discussed approaches to expanding bilateral cooperation on economic and security issues, including countering terrorism and violent extremism, and the importance of fostering regional stability and prosperity.
Under Secretary Bass expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s continued cooperation in assisting Afghans in resettlement pathways to the United States.
The Under Secretary congratulated the Deputy Prime Minister on Pakistan’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term and expressed the United States’ interest in working closely with the Government of Pakistan during its tenure.
Pakistan in the World – Aug / Sep 2024
