The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a call from the US National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz on March 4, 2025.

The National Security Advisor conveyed President Trump’s appreciation and thanks for Government of Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office here on Wednesday.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister congratulated the National Security Advisor on his assumption of office and reiterated that Pakistan looked forward to building on its longstanding and broad-based relationship with the United States under President Trump and his Administration.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue its cooperation with the US in the field of counter terrorism. He also appreciated President Trump’s announcement to withdraw the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in IT, energy and mineral sectors. They also agreed on the need to have continued dialogues on trade, investment, climate change and health as part of a broad-based agenda in the days to come.