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President Asif Ali Zardari urged structured engagement with the US in a letter to Donald Trump. He linked the outreach to regional diplomacy, economic cooperation and Pakistan's mediating role with Iran.
Islamabad,UPDATED: Jul 4, 2026 19:18 IST
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has called for structured engagement with the US in areas including energy security, trade, investment, defence and counter-terrorism in a letter to President Donald Trump, his office said on Saturday.
The letter was sent to felicitate Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. According to a statement from the President's Office, Zardari said ties between Pakistan and the US were on an "ascendant trajectory, characterised by renewed engagement and a shared determination to build a stronger, future-oriented partnership."
Zardari said Pakistan and the US share a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests and a common commitment to advancing peace, security and prosperity. He also "stressed the importance of sustaining this momentum through structured engagement in energy security, trade and investment, defence and counter-terrorism, and other areas of mutual interest," the statement said.
He said the vibrant Pakistani-American community has further strengthened ties between the two countries and serves as a "lasting bridge of friendship and understanding". Zardari also praised the remarkable achievements of the American people over the past two and a half centuries, saying these have contributed significantly to global progress and prosperity.
In the letter, Zardari also expressed appreciation for the trust and confidence placed by the US in Pakistan's role as a mediator in negotiations with Iran. He said he firmly believed that a sustainable solution to the West Asia conflict could only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.
Zardari also invited President Trump to Islamabad "at his earliest convenience". The letter combined greetings on the US national milestone with a call for deeper engagement across key sectors and continued cooperation on regional and international issues.
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Jul 4, 2026 19:18 IST
