ISLAMABAD: US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz has conveyed President Donald Trump’s appreciation for Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism efforts and thanks for Pakistan’s role and support in counter-terrorism efforts.
He expressed these sentiments during a phone call with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar.
The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated the NSA on his assumption of office and reiterated that Pakistan looked forward to building on its longstanding and broad-based relationship with the United States under President Trump and his Administration, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office on Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a telephone call from US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz @MikeWaltz47, yesterday.
DPM/FM congratulated him on assumption of office. Both sides agreed to continue broad based… pic.twitter.com/XLw2dh2Wh3
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 5, 2025
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue its cooperation with the US in the field of counter-terrorism. He also appreciated President Trump’s announcement to withdraw the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan.
“The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in IT, energy and mineral sectors,” the press release said.
Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Received a Call from the US National Security Advisor. pic.twitter.com/tzrbNyW0rl
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 5, 2025
The two sides also agreed on the need to have continued dialogues on trade, investment, climate change and health as part of a broad-based agenda in the days to come.
US President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s government for assisting in the arrest of a key terrorist involved in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing.
Addressing a joint session of Congress, he recalled that three and a half years ago, a terrorist killed thirteen American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing.
He said we have apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity. He also described it as a very huge day for the affected families.
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Pakistan and the United States have a long history of collaboration in counterterrorism efforts, especially during the “war on terror” that followed the September 11 attacks.
Pakistan PM thanks President Trump
In a post on X, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, stated: We thank US President Donald Trump for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan’s role and support in counter-terrorism efforts across the region, in the context of Pakistan Security Forces’ recent apprehension of ISKP’s top tier operational commander Shareefullah, who is an Afghanistan National.
We thank US President Donald Trump for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan's role and support in counter terrorism efforts across the region, in the context of Pakistan Security Forces’ recent apprehension of ISKP’s top tier operational commander Shareefullah, who is an…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 5, 2025
The wanted terrorist was apprehended in a successful operation conducted in the Pakistan-Afghan border region.
Shehbaz said: As is well-known, Pakistan has always played a critical role in counter-terrorism efforts aimed at denying safe havens to terrorists and militant groups the space to operate against any other country. We remain steadfast in our resolve and unwavering commitment to combating terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, he added.
