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Dar mentioned during an Atlantic Council discussion in Washington: “Our teams have been in Washington, holding discussions and virtual meetings, and a committee tasked by the prime minister is fine-tuning the details now.” He added, “It’s not going to be months or even weeks; I would say just days.”
Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Washington has sought to renegotiate trade agreements with various countries that he deemed had unfair trade relations and threatened with tariffs. The U.S. State Department and Pakistan’s foreign ministry noted in a joint statement that both parties emphasized the importance of expanding trade and ties, particularly in critical minerals and mining.
During their meeting, Rubio mentioned no specific timeline for finalizing the trade deal. Dar also expressed appreciation to Trump and Rubio for facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, though the U.S. State Department’s statement did not mention India.
India disputes Trump’s claims that the ceasefire was a result of his intervention and trade threats, insisting that New Delhi and Islamabad must resolve issues directly with no outside involvement. The latest escalation in their decades-old rivalry began with an April 22 militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 men and led to heavy fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
While Washington condemned the attack, it did not blame Pakistan. New Delhi blamed Pakistan for the attack, while Islamabad denied responsibility and called for a neutral investigation.
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According to Dar's statement during an Atlantic Council discussion in Washington, how long does he predict it will take to finalize the trade deal?
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