ISLAMABAD
\nPresident Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the American people on the momentous occasion of the United States\u2019 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
\nIn his letter to the U.S. President, President Asif Ali Zardari stated that the United States continues to build upon its enduring legacy of strength, innovation and commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy and opportunity.
\nHe noted that the remarkable achievements of the American people over the past two and a half centuries have contributed significantly to global progress and prosperity.
\nThe President said Pakistan and the United States share a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests and a common commitment to advancing peace, security and prosperity.
\nHe emphasised that these enduring ties have been further strengthened by the vibrant Pakistani-American community, whose achievements and contributions continue to enrich both societies while serving as a lasting bridge of friendship and understanding.
\nDescribing the bilateral relationship as being on an ascendant trajectory, characterised by renewed engagement and a shared determination to build a stronger, future-oriented partnership, the President stressed the importance of sustaining this momentum through structured engagement in energy security, trade and investment, defence and counter-terrorism, and other areas of mutual interest.
\nUnderscoring that a strong Pakistan-U.S. partnership directly contributes to regional peace and security, Asif Ali Zardari noted that its inherent value was validated last year in May, when President Trump led the successful brokering of a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed states.
\nHe further said, with an evolving global landscape, this partnership strengthens, expressing appreciation for the trust and confidence placed by the U.S. in Pakistan\u2019s mediatory role for negotiations with Iran. He expressed his firm conviction that a sustainable solution can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.
\nThe President conveyed that the people of Pakistan would be honoured to host President Trump in Islamabad at his earliest convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the American people on the momentous occasion of the United States\u2019 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. In his letter to the U.S. President, President Asif Ali Zardari stated that the United States continues […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-554518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n