ISLAMABAD: Pakistan government has officially responded over the comments of the US State Department regarding new government in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister's Office said Tuesday the new government wishes to constructively and positively engage with the United States to promote shared goals of peace, security, and development in the region.
"We welcome US reaffirmation of long-standing ties with Pakistan," the PM's Office said in response to comments made by the White House on the assumption of office by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The statement added that Pakistan looks forward to deepening its "important relationship" with the United States based on the principles of equality, mutual interest, and mutual benefit.
PM Shehbaz was sworn in as the prime minister on April 11, following the successful ouster of PTI Chairman Imran Khan through a no-confidence motion — making him the first premier to be ousted through the democratic process.
The response follows White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki's statement, wherein, she said a democratic Pakistan is critical to the interests of the United States.
In a press briefing at the White House, Psaki said: "We support the peaceful upholding of constitutional democratic principles, we don't support one political party over another."