Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC, according to a statement from Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
During the meeting, Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Pakistan's support of President Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza and its role as a founding member in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting. He also extended condolences for the attacks that took place on January 31 in Balochistan and the February 6 bombing in Islamabad. "He offered his condolences for the horrific January 31 attacks in Balochistan and the devastating February 6 bombing in Islamabad, reaffirming the importance of our continued partnership in the fight against terrorism," said Pigott.
The discussion included Pakistan’s participation in the recent Critical Minerals Ministerial held in Washington. Both sides addressed issues related to critical minerals, energy sector development, and opportunities for American commercial investment.
