Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country was "very close" to a trade deal with the U.S., but officials in Washington did not mention any timeline.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday the United States and Pakistan were "very close" to a trade deal that could come within days, but comments from the U.S. after Dar met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned no timeline.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that a trade agreement between the United States and Pakistan is nearing completion and could be finalized within a matter of days.