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Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords despite pressure from Donald Trump, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declaring that recognizing Israel goes against Pakistan’s ideology and national position.
Many major issues like the West Asia crisis, security of the Indo-Pacific region and global economic challenges are expected to be discussed in this meeting.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Ambassador Sergio Gor, along with all US Embassy staff, and several employees of the Ministry of External Affairs also attended the celebrations.
Amid reports of reducing tension between Iran and America, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif openly praised Donald Trump.
India and the US are once again discussing visa-related concerns after S. Jaishankar raised issues faced by Indian travellers during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
During delegation-level talks with EAM S Jaishankar, US State Secretary Marco Rubio said, “It has already been a fantastic first day. We’re looking forward to our visits and our talks today and learning more about the country.
On Sunday, a massive blast was carried out targeting a passenger train in Quetta. The incident took place near Maan Phatak area.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the new policy of the Trump administration and said that this decision has not been taken targeting any one country, especially India.
The attacker who opened fire at the Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House has been identified as Nasire Best.
According to the report of American media outlet CBS News, the Trump administration is again preparing for a military strike against Iran.
American media reports have claimed that some radical elements associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or IRGC were plotting to target Ivanka Trump.
Rubio said, "We work very well with India. That's why this visit is important. I'm glad we are able to do this because there will be a lot to talk about."
