US envoy calls on Nawaz, Maryam in Lahore

Published September 24, 2024
US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome calls on PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Sept 23. — X/@GovtofPunjabPK
US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome calls on PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Sept 23. — X/@GovtofPunjabPK

LAHORE: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz here on Monday.

Matters of mutual interest, the promotion of Pakistan-US relations, and cooperation in various fields were discussed in the meeting, says a handout.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said: “Pakistan and America have excellent cordial relations, and we are determined to further strengthen them. There is immense potential in Pakistan-US trade, which needs to be utilised.”

She said the PML-N government had set new standards of ‘good governance’ and transparency. Pakistan has achieved great success in the war against terrorism and extremism, she said.

Mr Blome discussed increasing trade opportunities for both countries.

The government handout did not mention any discussion between Nawaz Sharif and the US ambassador.

Published in Dawn, September 24th, 2024

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