ISPR says meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral defence cooperation
United States lawmakers on Monday acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability and economic resilience in a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, said the military’s media wing.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Member of the House of Representatives (State of Montana) Ryean Keith and Member of the House of Representatives (State of Washington) Michael James called on CDF Munir at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.
“The visiting lawmakers acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability and economic resilience. Both sides also explored opportunities to enhance bilateral trade, private-sector partnerships and broader economic engagement,” said the statement.
US Congressmen Ryan Keith Zinke and Michael James Baumgartner met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defence cooperation and economic collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-US ties… pic.twitter.com/S5nAGao1nS
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) July 27, 2026
The ISPR said that during the meeting, discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security, bilateral defence cooperation and avenues for enhancing economic collaboration and prosperity,” it said.
IT further added that CDF Munir highlighted Pakistan’s vast economic potential, emphasising that sustainable regional stability was deeply anchored in economic growth, trade expansion and connectivity.
“He underscored Pakistan’s ongoing structural reforms aimed at fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting foreign investment,” it added.
The US delegation thanked military leadership for its hospitality and expressed a shared commitment to strengthening economic, commercial and institutional ties between the United States and Pakistan.
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Pakistan and the US have maintained a long-standing relationship encompassing security, counterterrorism, trade, investment and regional stability. While bilateral ties have experienced periods of cooperation and strain over the decades, both countries have continued to engage through diplomatic, military and economic channels.
More recently, Islamabad and Washington have sought to strengthen ties following the US-Iran-Israel conflict, during which Pakistan supported diplomatic efforts that contributed to a ceasefire. Since then, US President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged Pakistan’s role and praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and CDF Munir for their efforts.
