Pakistan is in a 'process of re-engagement' with US FO.

ISLAMABAD -- The Foreign Office on Thursday said Pakistan and the United States are in a new process of re-engagement based on 'productive and cooperative' collaboration in diverse matters.

'We are undertaking discussions on different issues including agriculture, climate change, investment, energy, and other sectors and we also continue to discuss all issues of concern to both sides,' FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in response to the statement of the U.S. that Pakistan can buy Russian oil despite restrictions.

US State Department's spokesperson Ned Price at a press briefing Tuesday afternoon had stated Pakistan could also take advantage of the concessions Washington had given to other countries for buying oil from Russia.The FO spokesperson said Pakistan appreciated its close friendship with the United States and was in a process of 're-engagement'.

Asked about the claim of Pakistan national Abdul Rehman Makki that he was not provided an opportunity of defence over his listing by the United Nations, she said the decision was made by the world body under its listing procedure.

'Pakistan as a responsible member of the international community follows the decision of the UN and its institutions,' she said. If there was a backdoor diplomacy, brokered by the United Arab Emirates between Pakistan and India, she dismissed any such development taking place.

'At this stage, no dialogue is taking place between Pakistan and India,' she categorically stated. The spokesperson said...