USAID administrator phones FM Jilani
Discussing the situation in Gaza, the foreign minister underscored the urgency of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. PHOTO: APP
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power on Tuesday telephoned Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani. During the conversation, they discussed the USAID projects in Pakistan especially on climate change.
They also deliberated over the Pakistan-US bilateral ties, relocation of Afghan nationals to the US and the prevailing situation in Gaza. Foreign Minister Jilani stressed the need for a ceasefire and provision of immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Read also: Jilani discusses Gaza with UK counterpart
Meanwhile, US Ambassador Donald Blome met with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jilani today to discuss a broad range of critical bilateral issues, including the safe and efficient processing of Afghan citizens eligible for relocation or resettlement in the United States, according to the US Embassy spokesperson.