Press Releases: Remarks With Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Before Their Meeting


Remarks

Rex W. Tillerson

Secretary of State

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

October 4, 2017


SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good morning, all. I want to welcome Foreign Minister Khawaja of Pakistan to the State Department. It’s a pleasure to have you and your delegation here.

FOREIGN MINISTER ASIF: Thank you very much.

SECRETARY TILLERSON: We look forward to very important discussions.

FOREIGN MINISTER ASIF: Thank you.

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Welcome. Welcome back. Pleased to —

QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, were you on the verge of resigning this summer?

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you. It’s nice to see all of you. Thank you.

FOREIGN MINISTER ASIF: Thank you very much. Thank you very much.