He was talking to media after one on one meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House in Washington today.
President Trump said he looked forward to a pleasant meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan who is a very popular leader of Pakistan. He said Pakistan is a great country that helped the US to a great extent in moving forward the peace process in Afghanistan and we are working with Islamabad actively. He said we are continuing to bring down the number of troops in Afghanistan.
Replying to a question, he said the US has already withdrawn certain number of troops from Afghanistan. He, however, said he will not take any step in removal of troops hastily.
He said we discussed military, trade and host of other issues during the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan said he really looked forward to his meeting with the US President. He said the US is vital for Pakistan and we have relations spanning over many decades since independence of our country. Imran Khan said Pakistan fought as a frontline state both during Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and also in war in terror. He said there is no military solution to the Afghan conflict.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan has a very important role as it shares some 1500 miles long border with Afghanistan. He said we want better understanding between Pakistan and the US on the issue of Afghanistan. He said there should be no question on Pakistan's sincerity in resolving this conflict.
He said Pakistan needs economic stability as we have been fighting the war against terror for the last fifteen years during which we suffered casualties of seventy thousand people and loss of 150 billion dollars in damaged infrastructure.
He said peace and stability in Afghanistan is in best interest of Pakistan. He said only talks can resolve the decades-long conflict. Imran Khan said our role is to bring Taliban to the negotiating table with the Afghan government. He said we are closer to a peace deal in Afghanistan.
The Prime Minister hoped that the US can play its role in bringing India and Pakistan together.
Upon arrival, Prime Minister Imran Khan was warmly received by President Donald Trump at the entrance of White House. Both leaders shook hands and exchanged greetings. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also accompanied the Prime Minister.
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa along with senior military officials also arrived at the White House.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told media that Pakistani delegation has come with a message of peace and prosperity in the region. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has come to America with a vision of 'Naya Pakistan'. He said meeting between the two leaders is being held in a very cordial environment. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan wants to start a new era of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US.
Meanwhile, the one on one meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan is underway at the White House in Washington.
AFP news agency reports that President Trump during his meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered to mediate on Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan.
Upon arrival, Prime Minister Imran Khan was warmly received by President Donald Trump at the entrance of White House.
Both leaders shook hands and exchanged greetings. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also accompanied the Prime Minister.
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa also arrived at the White House as part of Pakistani delegation.
In his brief remarks to media, President Trump said he looks forward to a pleasant meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told media that Pakistani delegation has come with a message of peace and prosperity in the region. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has come to America with a vision of 'Naya Pakistan'.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan wants to start a new era of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US.
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