US Secretary of State Marco Rubio telephoned Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday night to discuss the state of Pakistan-US relations.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of ties and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in diverse fields.

Focus on bilateral cooperation

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the two leaders exchanged views on ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in multiple areas. They expressed satisfaction with the positive progress in bilateral relations and agreed to build upon the existing momentum.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, received a call tonight from the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio @marcorubio.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-U.S. ties and discussed recent… pic.twitter.com/h8LA4ZZiMK
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) September 13, 2025

Regional, international discussions

In addition to bilateral matters, Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio also discussed regional and international developments. The exchange highlighted the shared interest of both countries in working together on broader global challenges.

Commitment to strengthen relations

The Foreign Office confirmed that both sides reiterated their resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-US ties across a wide range of sectors. The conversation underscored the importance of continued engagement and partnership between Islamabad and Washington.