WASHINGTON: Ahead of the meeting, US Senator Lindsey Graham met with PM Imran and says “Great meeting with the PM of Pakistan, Imran Khan.”
“In my opinion, he and his government represent the best opportunity in decades to have a beneficial strategic relationship in the US. This will help us secure Afghanistan and the region long-term.”
“Tremendous business opportunities exist between Pakistan and the US through a free trade agreement tied to our mutual security interests,” he continued in a subsequent tweet.
Great meeting with the PM of Pakistan, Imran Khan. @ImranKhanPTI
In my opinion he and his government represent the best opportunity in decades to have a beneficial strategic relationship the US. This will help us secure Afghanistan and the region long-term. pic.twitter.com/sHN07H5Biv
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) 22 July 2019
“It’s also our best chance in decades to reset the relationship between the US and Pakistan.
“Hoping for a great meeting between President @realDonaldTrump and PM Khan today,” he concluded.