US Delegation Emphasizes Reinvigorating Bilateral Relationship With Pakistan
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published October 12, 2017 | 07:45 PM
An Inter-agency US delegation led by Lisa Curtis, Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for South Asia noting that US had a long track record of cooperation with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Oct, 2017 ) :An Inter-agency US delegation led by Lisa Curtis, Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for South Asia noting that US had a long track record of cooperation with Pakistan, emphasized the importance of reinvigorating the bilateral relationship in order to achieve the common objectives of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.
The delegation included Acting Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador Alice Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence, David Helvey and other senior officials from Departments of State, Defence and the US Embassy in Islamabad held talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua led the Pakistani side which included senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant departments. The two sides agreed to continue bilateral engagements at all levels while reviewing the State of play in the relationship in wake of the US strategy on Afghanistan and South Asia and agreed to continue discussions on all matters of mutual interest.
Reiterating Pakistan�s stance for a politically negotiated settlement owned and led by the Afghans, Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Pakistan�s constructive participation in all regional and bilateral mechanisms aimed at pursuing a peaceful solution to the Afghan conflict.
The US delegation was also informed on the recent visit by Pakistani officials to Kabul with a view to intensify engagement and addressing mutual concerns particularly border management and repatriation of refugees.
Highlighting Pakistan�s ongoing law enforcement and CT campaign, the Foreign Secretary apprised the US delegation of Pakistan�s efforts in eliminating terrorism from the Pakistani soil. Pakistan�s concerns on continued attacks from across the border were also shared.
The US delegation was informed about the atrocities and human rights violations being committed by the Indian forces in the Indian Occupied Kashmir resulting in hundreds of casualties. It was noted that persistent Indian refusal to engage with Pakistan despite Pakistan�s repeated overtures for a comprehensive dialogue was adversely impacting regional stability.
The US delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister.
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