ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the American people on the momentous occasion of the United States' 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
“In his letter to the US president, he stated that the United States continues to build upon its enduring legacy of strength, innovation and commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy and opportunity,” according to a post shared on the President of Pakistan's X account on Saturday.
He noted that the remarkable achievements of the American people over the past two and a half centuries have contributed significantly to global progress and prosperity.
‘Shared interests’
President Zardari said that Pakistan and the United States share a long-standing relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests and a common commitment to advancing peace, security and prosperity.
He emphasized that these enduring ties have been further strengthened by the vibrant Pakistani-American community, whose achievements and contributions continue to enrich both societies while serving as a lasting bridge of friendship and understanding.
Describing the bilateral relationship as being on an ascendant trajectory, characterized by renewed engagement and a shared determination to build a stronger, future-oriented partnership,
President Zardari stressed the importance of sustaining this momentum through structured engagement in energy security, trade and investment, defense and counter-terrorism, and other areas of mutual interest.
Pakistan’s mediatory role
Underscoring that a strong Pakistan-US partnership directly contributes to regional peace and security, the president noted that its inherent value was validated last year in May, when President Trump led the successful brokering of a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed states.
He added that, with an evolving global landscape, this partnership strengthens, expressing appreciation for the trust and confidence placed by the US in Pakistan's mediatory role for negotiations with Iran.
President Zardari expressed his firm conviction that a sustainable solution can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.
He conveyed that the people of Pakistan would be honored to host President Trump in Islamabad at his earliest convenience.
Pakistan PM lauds President Trump's contribution to regional peace
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his message on US Independence Day, said, "We acknowledge and appreciate President Trump’s vital contribution to peace in South Asia, which helped save hundreds of millions of lives in a potentially devastating war, as well as his steadfast efforts that helped end several major conflicts around the globe."
He also extended, "Warm felicitations to President Donald J. Trump and the people of the United States on the historic occasion of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence."
