Russia responds to US new Afghanistan Policy
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ISLAMABAD: In response to the US president’s denouncement of Pakistan’s “safe havens for terrorists”, China has expressed its support for its “all-weather friend”, saying the international community should fully recognise Islamabad’s anti-terror efforts.
“Pakistan was on the front line in the struggle against terrorism and had made great sacrifices and important contributions in the fight,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
“We are happy to see Pakistan and the United States carry out anti-terror cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, and work together for security and stability in the region and world.”
Russia thinks Trump’s strategy will not be beneficial.
Russia does not believe that Trump’s new strategy on Afghanistan will lead to any significant positive changes in the country, the Interfax news agency cited an unnamed Russian foreign ministry source.