Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the American people on the occasion of the United States' 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
According to Pakistan Peoples Party, in his letter to the U.S. President, Zardari stated that the United States continues to build upon its legacy of strength, innovation, and commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy, and opportunity. He noted that the achievements of the American people over the past two and a half centuries have contributed significantly to global progress and prosperity.
President Zardari said that Pakistan and the United States share a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests, and a common commitment to advancing peace, security, and prosperity. He emphasized that these ties have been further strengthened by the Pakistani-American community, whose achievements and contributions continue to enrich both societies. Describing the bilateral relationship as on an ascendant trajectory, characterized 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, defense and counter-terrorism, and other areas of mutual interest.
Underscoring that a strong Pakistan-U.S. partnership directly contributes to regional peace and security, the President noted its value was validated last year in May, when President Trump led the successful brokering of a ceasefire between two nuclear-armed states. He further added that with an evolving global landscape, this partnership strengthens, expressing appreciation for the trust and confidence placed by the U.S. in Pakistan's mediatory role for negotiations with Iran. The President expressed his conviction that a sustainable solution can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation.
President Zardari conveyed that the people of Pakistan would be honored to host President Trump in Islamabad at his earliest convenience.