Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Antony Blinken.
During the telephonic conversation, matters pertaining to bilateral relations and the regional situations came under discussion.
Speaking on the occasion, FM Qureshi said that Pakistan is committed to deepening bilateral economic cooperation with the United States, developing regional ties, and bilateral cooperation in the field of regional peace, broad-based and long-term relations.
FM Qureshi went on to say that there was a fundamental convergence between Pakistan and the United States on the need for a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan. “Pakistan is committed to continuing its sincere efforts as a trusted partner with the United States for peace in Afghanistan,” he said.
Qureshi underscored that securing peace in Afghanistan was the shared responsibility of all stakeholders inside Afghanistan as well as key regional and international players.
The US state secretary also tweeted about his conversation with Qureshi, saying they had underscored their "desire for a stable and sustainable bilateral relationship."
"I look forward to continuing cooperation on the Afghan peace process, tackling Covid-19, supporting regional stability, and other key issues," Blinken wrote.