The newly appointed US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Friday talked to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and urged him to “ensure accountability” in the Daniel Pearl murder case.
The telephonic discussion between the two leaders focused on bilateral issues, the Afghan peace process and the recent Supreme Court order acquitting the accused in the 2002 murder of the American journalist which sparked global outrage.
“Spoke with @SMQureshiPTI on ensuring accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others responsible for Daniel Pearl’s murder,” Blinken said.
He added that they “underscored the importance of continued US-Pakistan cooperation in supporting regional stability”.
The foreign minister maintained that it was important and in the mutual interest that justice was served through legal means. He also highlighted the steps being taken in this regard.
FM Qureshi, according to details, congratulated Secretary Blinken on assuming his office and underscored Pakistan’s commitment to forging a comprehensive partnership with the United States based on the convergence of interests on a whole range of issues.
Antony J. Blinken was sworn in as the 71st US Secretary of State on January 26, 2021.
