ISLAMABAD – US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo, on behalf of the UnitedStates government, has extended best wishes to people of Pakistan on theIndependence Day, besides expressing desire to work with the Government ofPakistan to advance the shared goals.
“On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would liketo extend my best wishes to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate theirIndependence Day,” a statement released by the US embassy in IslamabadTuesday quoted Pompeo as saying.
He said for more than seven decades, the relationship between the UnitedStates and Pakistan had rested on the strong foundation of close tiesbetween their peoples.
“In the years ahead, we hope to further strengthen these bonds, as wecontinue to look for opportunities to work with the people and Governmentof Pakistan to advance our shared goals of security, stability, andprosperity in South Asia,” he added. – APP