USAID Administrator phones FM Jilani; Pak-US ties, Gaza situation discussed

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power on Tuesday telephoned Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani. During the conversation, the USAID Administrator briefed the foreign minister on USAID’s work in Pakistan, with particular reference to climate-related issues.

Discussing the situation in Gaza, the foreign minister underscored the urgency of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and safe passage for humanitarian assistance to those in need.

The USAID Administrator thanked the foreign minister for the support extended by the Government of Pakistan to US-bound Afghans.