PM Imran Khan embarks on three-day official visit to US

Prime Minister Imran Khan  early on Saturday flew to the  United States on a three-day official visit, as he  was invited by US  President Donald Trump.According to a statement issued by Foreign Office, this would be the first summit-level engagement between Pakistan and the United States since both leaders assumed their respective offices.During the visit, Prime Minister Khan and President Trump would have wide-ranging interaction at the White House on July 22, covering bilateral and regional matters. The Prime Minister will also be meeting prominent members of the U.S. Congress, corporate leaders and opinion makers as well as members of the Pakistani diaspora.He will highlight Pakistan's policy of "peaceful neighborhood" aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue and promoting the vision of peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia and beyond.According to a statement by White House Press Secretary, US President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House.The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation between the United States and Pakistan to bring peace, stability, and economic prosperity to the region.The statement said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan will discuss a range of issues, including counterterrorism, defense, energy, and trade, with the goal of creating the conditions for a peaceful South Asia and an enduring partnership between the two countries.

from The News International - National https://ift.tt/2xWtLci