President Trump to visit Pakistan 'soon', says FM Qureshi
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In his meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Davos, United States President Donald Trump assured he would visit Pakistan soon, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday.
Qureshi said several "important issues" were discussed in the hour-long "productive" meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Imran. The foreign minister said he was also present during the meeting, which was attended by Trump's "entire team".
Qureshi said the premier informed Trump of measures taken by Pakistan to get off the Financial Action Task Force's grey list and also asked for US support on the matter. The premier also asked for improvements in US' travel advisory to Pakistan, Qureshi added.
Prime Minister Imran also discussed the ongoing human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and Trump agreed that the "Kashmir dispute should have a solution".
Trade was also discussed during the meeting and it was decided that a US trade delegation will visit Pakistan, the foreign minister said. He did not specify when the visit will take place, though.
The premier also conveyed Islamabad's concerns over increasing tensions between the US and Iran and the impact of a confrontation on Pakistan. Both leaders also discussed the ongoing peace talks with Afghan Taliban.
President Trump, in a press talk before his meeting with Prime Minister Imran on Tuesday, had reiterated his long-standing offer to mediate on the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum assembly in Davos.
This was the third time the two world leaders had met since the premier assumed office in July 2018.
On Tuesday, before the meeting with PM Imran, Trump had said that the United States has never been as close to Pakistan as it is right now.
The US president, while referring to Prime Minister Imran as his friend, had also said he would speak to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Kashmir issue. “We’re talking about Kashmir [...] if we can help, we certainly will be helping. We’ve been watching that and following it very, very closely,” said Trump.
Prime Minister Imran, on the other hand, had said he would talk to President Trump on the situation in Afghanistan.
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Jan 22, 2020 03:28pm
Soon will never come
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Jan 22, 2020 03:30pm
First India then pak if avail of time
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Jan 22, 2020 03:33pm
Super Power Pakistan in making
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Jan 22, 2020 03:34pm
Formalities only.
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Jan 22, 2020 03:46pm
He forgot to mention Elvis Presley as well.
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Jan 22, 2020 03:47pm
He won't come!
And, you won't be there for too long this year!!
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Jan 22, 2020 03:57pm
The solution has been found, and implemented.
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Jan 22, 2020 04:02pm
Let’s see what China thinks about this
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Jan 22, 2020 04:05pm
If you believe what trump says...Then brother you are new to politics.
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Jan 22, 2020 04:11pm
What an achievement for Pakistan!!!
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Jan 22, 2020 04:14pm
I salute the courage of Imran Khan. When his own country require adequate food, industry require investment, he talks about Kashmir, Iran, Afghanistan, inviting Trump. Tourism is only relevant thing he talked about. But can he invest in any tourism spots to develop?
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Jan 22, 2020 04:16pm
Everyone playing cards... don't know, who's actually winning!!
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Jan 22, 2020 04:18pm
Our ties with US must improve.
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Jan 22, 2020 04:25pm
Very good job PM Imran Khan and his team!
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Jan 22, 2020 04:32pm
Anybody and everybody is welcome to visit the "Land of the Pure."
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Jan 22, 2020 04:33pm
So what?
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Jan 22, 2020 04:38pm
False promises by PTI as always.
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Jan 22, 2020 04:42pm
what difference will it make? even if he stays here
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Jan 22, 2020 05:02pm
Pakistan is changing towards success prosperous and happiness...
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Jan 22, 2020 05:07pm
Always in complex. Just because Trump is visiting India in Feb, so FM is forced to say this. By the way, any probable Date?
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Jan 22, 2020 05:09pm
probably in 2021 after loosing elections this year.
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Jan 22, 2020 05:11pm
InshALLAH Qureshi sb, but after his impeachment !!
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Jan 22, 2020 05:23pm
For kashmir issue?
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Jan 22, 2020 05:23pm
Did Trump change his decision over night/ day? White lies
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Jan 22, 2020 05:29pm
Good. When Trump can visit Afghanistan, why not Pakistan ???
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Jan 22, 2020 05:34pm
After impeachment he will find time for sure
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Jan 22, 2020 05:36pm
Donald Trump will visit India (and probably Bangladesh) at the same time.
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Jan 22, 2020 05:36pm
US must help solve problem of Kashmir.
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Jan 22, 2020 05:37pm
InshALLAH Qureshi sb, but after his impeachment !!
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Jan 22, 2020 05:39pm
So let the celebrations begin.
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Jan 22, 2020 05:42pm
Great achievement!
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Jan 22, 2020 05:44pm
@gauhar mir,
"Pakistan is changing towards success prosperous and happiness.."
Good Luck and all the best...
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Jan 22, 2020 05:47pm
Buttering up Pakistan before Iran war!
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Jan 22, 2020 05:52pm
Not if he’s impeached before that
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Jan 22, 2020 05:53pm
Remarkable turnaround by Pakistan. While India shot itself in the foot.
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Jan 22, 2020 05:58pm
@Amir Indian, Super powerless
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Jan 22, 2020 06:02pm
Trump has many opportunities in Pakistan. In recent times we have seen a large number of Arab leaders enjoy Pakistan.
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Jan 22, 2020 06:06pm
Forget economy, FATF and high inflation rate. Pakistan should focus ONLY on Kashmir. Let people suffer due to unemployment and high inflation going on.
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Jan 22, 2020 06:09pm
So what exactly was achieved?
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Jan 22, 2020 06:10pm
game changer like cpec and offshore oil and a trillion dollars of gold and copper in the pak mountains.
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Jan 22, 2020 06:10pm
@tariq-Canada, He is already impeached, now the trial is in progress. He will surely be acquitted before the end of this month.
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Jan 22, 2020 06:11pm
@Zohaib, Come on guys. He is already impeached.
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Jan 22, 2020 06:43pm
Trump is going to say that he is feeling like he has won the World Cup
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Jan 22, 2020 06:52pm
Present the proof please
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Jan 22, 2020 07:00pm
@Murlidhar , Kashmir is part of Pakistan
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Jan 22, 2020 07:00pm
He is again tricking PMIK and all Pakistanis are falling in his trap again.
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Jan 22, 2020 07:17pm
Let White House confirm it first, then only make it public. U-turn can happen both ways, any time.
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Jan 22, 2020 07:25pm
Imran Khan Niazi is a genius
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Jan 22, 2020 07:27pm
Heard that once trump is no longer president he will be coming to Pakistan to promote trump towers and trump resorts.
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Jan 22, 2020 07:51pm
What will be the benefit for US to visit Pakistan. Whats the trade in money between Pakistan and US? Unless Pakistan asking for aid again.
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Jan 22, 2020 08:10pm
How will that happen? It is election time in America and Trump is already on the campaign trail visiting many states.
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Jan 22, 2020 08:33pm
Hope its not a fly by visit like the bill Clinton's..this might happen along with India visit. All the best Pakistan
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Jan 22, 2020 08:34pm
He will come asap.
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Jan 22, 2020 08:46pm
Which year.
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Jan 22, 2020 09:08pm
@Iftikhar Husain, Kashmir problem can be solved only by Modi and Shah
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Jan 22, 2020 09:10pm
Soon can be 2050 also.
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Jan 22, 2020 09:11pm
Good if Trump visit Pakistan. Only issue is to talk what issue, investment or internal Pak problems.
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Jan 22, 2020 09:28pm
IK is doing a great job by forming a personal relationship with Trump. I can assure that if Trump gets reelected and IK continues his personal relationship with Trump then there surely will be a Kashmir resolution.
Again, as I said, Pak should establish a good working relationship with all countries including US and Russia while remaining a Chinese ally. If IK can handle/balance the relationship with world powers then Pak will have a great future including the resolution of Kashmir.
Remember all of this became possible because of China showing interest in Pak by investing and helping Pak militarily and via CPEC, so please note that all of this will be lost if Pak mess up its relationship with China.
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Jan 22, 2020 09:41pm
On which flight did Imran Khan flew to Davos.
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Jan 22, 2020 10:12pm
Why all quotations are from your own persons not from outsiders ?
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Jan 22, 2020 11:08pm
President Donald Trump assured he would visit Pakistan soon, provided he survives the impeachment drive back home.
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Jan 22, 2020 11:10pm
@brr, that solution is already backfiring on the whole of India.
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Jan 22, 2020 11:21pm
The only way to measure ... how much is indian rupee to PakistanI rupee
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Jan 22, 2020 11:29pm
@Yuvaraj, on carpet air!
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Jan 22, 2020 11:29pm
@Clifton, You thought isolating Pakistan would work as well. Keep on dreaming.
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Jan 22, 2020 11:51pm
If the other party is not interested in talking, while saying that it is internal matter of that country, then how kashmir topic can become priority subject for bi-lateral discussion
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Jan 23, 2020 12:08am
He better do it before he is impeached.
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Jan 23, 2020 12:33am
It would be good, if Trump visits Pakistan.
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Jan 23, 2020 12:36am
If President Trump visit Pakistan, India will not give US access to the Indian vast market. Your choice US!
Indians don't need US as US is now a declining power each year, while India is growing leaps and bounds under the great leadership of Shri Narendra Modi G Prime Minister of India.
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Jan 23, 2020 12:48am
Super achievement by pm Imran. Trump needs us but not we need him
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Jan 23, 2020 02:19am
Yes when he plans his next humanitarian visit.....
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Jan 23, 2020 02:23am
He needs US forces to use Pakistani soil in case of war with Iran.
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Jan 23, 2020 03:41am
How many millions of plants are established after Imran become PM. Good luck!
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Jan 23, 2020 04:24am
@M. Siddique, thanks for your sharing great info please also advise how he is useful then
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Jan 23, 2020 05:25am
dream on
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Jan 23, 2020 06:03am
IK asked US help in FATF, change travel advisory, help in Kashmir and Trump may send trade delegation but no dates yet. This is just plain politics to please people, no substance only requests and talks.
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Jan 23, 2020 06:07am
@Clifton, Jealous.
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Jan 23, 2020 06:08am
@Iftikhar Husain,
How do you think it can, USA cannot influence India much except for requests or suggestions only.
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Jan 23, 2020 06:46am
After reading Ms Wells statement even I felt that it was close
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Jan 23, 2020 07:37am
@Amir Indian, 'Super Power Pakistan in making'
Now its dawning on you. Come ask if you need help.
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Jan 23, 2020 07:38am
Very good
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Jan 23, 2020 07:39am
Very good
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Jan 23, 2020 07:40am
@Murlidhar , Oddly enough, the amount of jobs being lost in India is the same amount being created in Pakistan. Read foreign newspapers, not your misleading ones.
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Jan 23, 2020 07:41am
It is very great men
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Jan 23, 2020 07:42am
@manjeet kocchar, 'Trump agreed that the "Kashmir dispute should have a solution".
Kapiche.
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Jan 23, 2020 07:47am
Thank you PM IK. The trolls are having a breakdown . You must be doing it right. It is a good day.
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Jan 23, 2020 07:48am
@Brahmos, Looks like you isolated yourselves.
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Jan 23, 2020 07:59am
@Clifton, will come sooner than you think. Not so important anymore, accept it.
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Jan 23, 2020 08:05am
@Chaman, well said. Tourism could be given boost and with so much common between India and Pakistan, I guess people of both sides want to see other side but visa regime won’t let it happen. If people were allowed without area restriction, it could be major game changer. Well that needs decisive government.
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Jan 23, 2020 09:25am
Trump is very clever, he only knows what he mean it. Only time will tell how reliable Mr Qureshi is , on US president visit to Pakistan.
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Jan 23, 2020 09:44am
Should not have made it public
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Jan 23, 2020 09:55am
Much ado about nothing. Stop clinging to each and every bread crumb thrown your way Mr. Qureshi.
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Jan 23, 2020 10:21am
Shall we trust the wordings of Mr.Foreign Minister ?
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Jan 23, 2020 12:19pm
@Hwh, irrelevant are talking about Pakistan....
Put your own house in order first.
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Jan 23, 2020 04:25pm
It will be pleasant visit.
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