WASHINGTON – The United States has reiterated Pakistan’s status as a keyally and reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Sharif-ledgovernment on regional and international issues.
Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Ned Price, on Monday held apress briefing in which he mentioned that the US viewed the country of 221million as an important partner for bringing peace and stability in theregion.
Price called the years-long relationship with Islamabad ‘vital’, sayingWashington has already felicitated the new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif onhis election, and we look forward to working closely with his government
US official negated to comment when asked about reported airstrikes byPakistan inside Afghanistan’s territory. He further mentioned that US sawPakistan as an important partner, with whom we are engaging and haveengaged as we work together to bring about a stable Afghanistan.
The comments of US official comes a week after the White Housecongratulated PM Shehbaz on becoming the premier of Pakistan and expressedhope to boost bilateral ties.
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Newly elected PM Sharif also mentioned that his government wished toconstructively and positively engage with the US to promote shared goals ofpeace, security and development in the region. In his inaugural speech,Shehbaz Sharif vowed to deepen relations with the US and other countries inall domains.
New Pakistani premier, the brother of former PM Nawaz Sharif, was electedby the National Assembly after Imran Khan was ousted from his officethrough a no-trust vote.
PTI Chairman has been accused Washington of hatching a conspiracy to ousthim from the office, the allegations White House rejected on multipleoccasions.
