US Secretary of State Rubio Congratulates Pakistan on Independence Day

WASHINGTON UNS : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the country’s Independence Day, highlighting growing cooperation between Washington and Islamabad in key strategic and economic sectors.
In a message issued on behalf of the United States, Rubio congratulated Pakistanis on the occasion and reaffirmed the importance of the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
The Secretary of State said the United States and Pakistan are working together in several areas, including regional mediation, critical minerals, energy, counterterrorism, cultural heritage, trade and investment.
“Together, through our cooperation on regional mediation, critical minerals, energy, counterterrorism, cultural heritage, and trade and investment, we are turning potential into progress and delivering real results for Americans and Pakistanis alike,” Rubio said.
His remarks underscored the expanding scope of Pakistan-US relations, particularly as the two countries seek to strengthen economic engagement while maintaining cooperation on regional security and counterterrorism.
Rubio said Pakistan’s Independence Day also provided an opportunity to celebrate the partnership between the two nations and recognize the longstanding people-to-people ties that have contributed to bilateral relations.
“On this special occasion, we commemorate the partnership between our nations and the bonds of friendship between our peoples,” he added.
Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 14, marking the establishment of the country in 1947.