Pakistan committed to stronger US partnership based on mutual respect, shared interests: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said as Islamabad and Washington look towards a bright and promising future, Pakistan remains fully committed to further strengthening its partnership with the United States, based on mutual respect, shared interests and constructive, mutually beneficial engagement.

PM Shehbaz stated this in a post on X handle, while extending felicitations to President Donald J. Trump and the people of the United States on the historic occasion of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

He said Pakistan joins the United States in celebrating this remarkable milestone and the enduring values of freedom, resilience, and democracy. “Our two nations enjoy a partnership spanning more than seven decades, strengthened by the invaluable contributions of the Pakistani-American community,” he maintained.

The prime minister said history has proven time and again that the United States and Pakistan have stood together at the most consequential moments, whenever peace and security of the world have been at stake.

The premier acknowledged and appreciated President Trump’s vital contribution to peace in South Asia, which helped save hundreds of millions of lives in a potentially devastating war, as well as his steadfast efforts that helped end several major conflicts around the globe.

In a separate message, President Asif Ali Zardari also extended felicitations to US President Donald Trump and the American people on the momentous occasion of the United States’ 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

In his letter to the US president, he said that the United States continued to build upon its enduring legacy of strength, innovation and commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy and opportunity.

He 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, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.

“Pakistan and the United States shared a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests and a common commitment to advancing peace, security and prosperity,” President Zardari said.

He 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.

“Describing 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,” it was added.

Underscoring that a strong Pakistan-US partnership directly contributes to regional peace and security, the president 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.

He further said that with an evolving global landscape, this partnership strengthens, expressing appreciation for the trust and confidence placed by the US in Pakistan’s mediatory role for negotiations with Iran.

The president expressed his firm conviction that a sustainable solution could only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.

President Zardari conveyed that the people of Pakistan would be honoured to host President Trump in Islamabad at his earliest convenience.