WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he looks forward to meeting the new leadership in Pakistan, underlining that his country wants a “great relationship” with the long-time ally.

In his televised comments he made while speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting, Trump asserted that a meeting with the new leadership in Pakistan would be held soon.

He told the meeting that his administration has initiated peace talks with the Taliban. Donald Trump urged other countries, specifically Russia, Pakistan, and India, to become more involved in the fighting in Afghanistan.