ISLAMABAD – United States Senator Chris Van Hollen has reportedly advised US President Joe Biden to fasten US-Pakistan dialogue by calling Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Reports quoting sources said it’s not the first time that Biden has been told to approach the Pakistani premier in light of the unfolding situation in Afghanistan.
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen speaking with media reporters said Pakistan’s role in the current Afghanistan situation is crucial adding that Biden should contact Khan to discuss the Afghan situation.
Van also mentioned that he is already in contact with the US Secretary of State, the National Security adviser along other officials to further aid with the contact between the two countries. He clarified that there is no specific reason that US President has not called Imran Khan yet. “There are just a lot of things that have been going on,” he added.
However, he added that the US secretary of state, secretary of defense, and senior officials all are in constant contact with their Pakistani counterparts.
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