Web Desk: The White House has placed the US Vice President on standby for a potential visit to Pakistan, according to officials familiar with internal planning discussions, as Washington continues to assess its diplomatic engagement in South Asia.
While no final decision has been announced, officials said contingency preparations are underway, reflecting what they described as a fluid but active foreign policy coordination process. The possible visit remains subject to confirmation based on evolving diplomatic priorities and scheduling alignments.
Moreover, sources indicated that interagency consultations have intensified in recent days, with discussions focusing on regional security cooperation, economic engagement, and broader geopolitical stability. However, officials emphasized that no travel itinerary has been finalized and plans could still change.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that no final decision has been made regarding the Vice President’s potential travel. She also underscored that diplomatic movements remain under review and follow standard coordination procedures.
Additionally, US Vice President JD Vance is on standby and could join if required, but his visit is not yet confirmed. So, while the Vice President remains a contingency option, the confirmed travelling figures currently are Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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