President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated the American leadership and people on the United States’ Independence Day and invited President Donald Trump to visit Pakistan.
In a congratulatory letter to Trump, the president expressed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen relations with the United States.
Zardari said the United States continues to advance values such as freedom, democracy and equal opportunities. He said the achievements of the American people over the past 250 years have made a significant contribution to global development.
Pakistan-US ties based on shared interests
The president said Pakistan-US relations are rooted in mutual respect, shared interests, peace and prosperity.
He also praised the Pakistani community living in the United States, saying overseas Pakistanis have played an important role in further strengthening ties between the two countries.
Cooperation urged in key sectors
President Zardari said Pakistan-US relations are moving in a positive direction. He emphasised the need to continue cooperation in energy, trade, defence and other sectors as the partnership strengthens in a changing global scenario.
President Zardari felicitates U.S. leadership on Independence Day
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) July 4, 2026
Islamabad, 04 July 2026: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, and the American people on the momentous occasion of the United… pic.twitter.com/FB0NEC0JHR
The president said the importance of strong Pakistan-US relations was proven in May last year, when President Trump successfully mediated a ceasefire between two nuclear powers. He also appreciated America’s confidence in Pakistan during negotiations with Iran.
Diplomacy only path to lasting peace
President Zardari said sustainable solutions can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy.
On behalf of the people of Pakistan, he invited President Donald Trump to visit Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz felicitates Trump, America
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th Independence Day of the United States in a post on social media platform X.
He said Pakistan joins the United States in celebrating this historic milestone, describing it as a celebration of the enduring values of freedom, perseverance and democracy.
The prime minister noted that the Pakistan-US partnership spans more than seven decades and said the contributions of the Pakistani-American community have further strengthened the relationship. He added that history has shown the United States has stood by Pakistan whenever global peace was under threat.
Warm felicitations to President Donald J. Trump and the people of the United States on the historic occasion of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 4, 2026
Pakistan joins the United States in celebrating this remarkable milestone and the enduring values of freedom,…
Shehbaz acknowledged and appreciated President Trump's key role in promoting peace in South Asia, saying his efforts helped save millions of lives during a potentially devastating war. He also praised President Trump's efforts to help end several major global conflicts.
The PM said Pakistan and the United States are moving toward a bright and promising future and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening the bilateral partnership, which he said is based on mutual respect, shared interests, and constructive, mutually beneficial cooperation.
