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Pakistan, US hold ice breaker meeting; agree to remain engaged as Abbasi

September 20, 2017

Abbasi, conveys reservations, NSC decisions over revised US regional policy PM holds positive meetings with presidents of Iran, Turkey,Sri Lanka,King of Jordan and UK Prime minister NEW YORK: Sep 20 (INP)Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday met United States Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York and conveyed Pakistan’s concerns over the US’ revised policy in the region. The two leaders held discussions in a cordial atmosphere and Pakistani Permanent Representative at the UN Maleeha Lodhi termed it as an ice breaker. INP/AH