Ambassador Masood Khan met Under Secretary Uzra Zeya at the State Department

Ambassador Masood Khan met Under Secretary Uzra Zeya at the State Department today. The Ambassador was received warmly by the Under Secretary and both agreed to strengthen Pakistan-U.S. relations in diverse areas through frequent exchanges on issues of mutual interest.

After the meeting, Under Secretary Uzra Zeya tweeted that she had a constructive conversation with Ambassador Khan to discuss human rights and Pakistan’s support for Afghan relocation efforts and refugees. “I look forward to our close partnership”, she said.

Ambassador Masood Khan reciprocated the sentiment and said the two sides would work to promote Pak-U.S. dialogue and cooperation to forge closer ties between the two countries.

In the meeting today, Ambassador Masood Khan also thanked Under Secretary Uzra Zeya for her visit to Pakistan; and welcomed OIC-State Department’s dialogue on 23-24 May, in Washington DC, to promote dialogue between the United States and OIC nations.

Under Secretary Uzra Zeya visited Islamabad in late March to represent the United States at the OIC-CFM Council of Foreign Ministers Conference. On that occasion, she underlined the enduring ties and partnership between Pakistan and the U.S. She had also commended Pakistan for offering dignity and safety to Afghan refugees for over 40 years.

Washington D.C, June 16, 2022