Pakistan and the United States engaged in discussions on consular issues on Wednesday, reflecting the evolving immigration stance of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
This meeting comes amid significant changes to immigration-related executive orders and heightened scrutiny of illegal immigration, impacting tourism and visa policies.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said: “Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today chaired a meeting to discuss ongoing collaboration between Pakistan and the US on consular issues.
“US Charge d’Affaires Mrs Natalie A Baker, federal secretaries of foreign affairs and interior and other senior officials attended the meeting.”
Although further details of the high-stakes meeting at the Foreign Office were not disclosed, the latest meeting marks the second such dialogue between the two nations within a week.
The previous meeting, held on March 11, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing mutual concerns.
Officials from the Foreign Office indicated that the two sides are keen on enhancing economic trade ties, as well as collaborating in counterterrorism and security efforts.
