Delegation was led by Jack Bergman and it also included congressmen Thomas Souzzi and Jonathan Jackson


Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has reiterated Pakistan's desire to further deepen and diversify its longstanding partnership with the United States in a manner that is mutually beneficial and respectful of each other's national interests.
He was talking to a delegation of the United States Congress which called on him in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The delegation was led by Jack Bergman and it also included congressmen Thomas Souzzi and Jonathan Jackson.
The Chief of Army Staff conveyed his appreciation to the delegation for their visit to Pakistan.
During the meeting, discussions encompassed a range of issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on regional security and defence cooperation.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of sustained engagement based on mutual respect, shared values, and converging strategic interests.
The visiting US lawmakers commended the Pakistan Armed Forces for their pivotal role in combating terrorism and acknowledged Pakistan's enduring contributions to regional peace and stability.
They also expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan's resilience and the strategic potential of its people.
Underscoring their respect for Pakistan's sovereignty, the US Congressional delegation conveyed a strong commitment to advancing broad-based bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domains of security, trade, investment, and economic development.
During the meeting MoUs were also signed for training collaboration in the field of Information Technology.

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