Pakistan, US seek more academic exchanges

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to promote closer exchanges between think tanks and academic institutions to deepen mutual understanding and encourage dialogue on regional and international issues.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between FM Ishaq Dar and former US assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs Ambassador Robin Raphel. A statement said the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest.

Dar appreciated the positive trajectory of Pakistan-US relations and underscored the importance of sustained engagement to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.