Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says promotion of Pakistan-US ties is imperative for ensuring peace and stability in the region, including Afghan peace process.

He was talking to US Charge de Affairs Paul Jones who paid a farewell call on the Foreign Minister in Islamabad today (Wednesday).

The Minister appreciated the US diplomat's efforts for strengthening Pakistan-US ties.

He thanked the US diplomat for the timely US assistance to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Paul Jones lauded Pakistan's role in Afghan reconciliatory process and for peace and stability in the region.