He highlights that these long-standing ties have been further strengthened by the vibrant Pakistani-American community.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday congratulated the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the momentous occasion of America’s 250th birthday, saying that the relationship between the two countries is based on shared interests and commitment to promoting peace.
“In his letter to the President of the United States, he stated that the United States continues to build on its enduring legacy of strength, innovation, and commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy, and opportunity,” according to a post shared on the Pakistani president’s X account.
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 Zardari said Pakistan and the United States share a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests and a common commitment to promoting peace, security and prosperity.
He emphasized that these long-standing ties had 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 an upward trajectory, characterized by renewed commitment and a shared determination to build a stronger and future-oriented partnership,
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President Zardari highlighted the importance of maintaining this momentum through structured engagement in energy security, trade and investment, defense and counter-terrorism, and other areas of mutual interest.
Underscoring that a strong partnership between Pakistan and the United States contributes directly to regional peace and security, the president noted that its inherent value was validated last year in May, when President Trump led the successful negotiation of a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed states.
He added that with an evolving global landscape, this partnership is getting stronger and expressed gratitude for the trust reposed by the United States in Pakistan’s mediating role in the negotiations with Iran.
President Zardari expressed his firm conviction that a sustainable solution can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and the reduction of tensions.
He conveyed that the people of Pakistan would be honored to welcome President Trump to Islamabad at the earliest.
