WASHINGTON – In a goodwill gesture, The United States has congratulated Dr.Arif Alvi on his swearing in as the new President of Pakistan.
State Department spokesperson Heather Nauret in a statement said the UnitedStates looks toward working with Pakistan to advance our shared interests,such as regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
A day earlier senior Pentagon official had praised Pakistan for itssacrifices over War on Terror and expressed desire to further enhance thebilateral ties.