US seeks ‘clearly defined’ ties with Pakistan
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the United States had “Seen that the Pakistani parliament has approved” the 14-point framework for revised terms of engagement with the US and Nato.
“We respect the seriousness with which parliament’s review of US-Pakistan relations has been conducted,” she said in a brief statement.
“We seek a relationship with Pakistan that is enduring, strategic, and more clearly defined. We look forward to discussing these policy recommendations with the government of Pakistan and continuing to engage with it on our shared interests.”
The recommendations drawn up by Parliamentary Committee on National Security also include a call for an end to drone attacks in Pakistani territory and an unconditional apology for US air strikes in November that killed 24 soldiers.
Western officials were keen for Islamabad to commit to reopening Nato supply lines closed in the wake of the air strikes before a summit in Chicago next month.
Islamabad’s closure of the Afghan border to Nato following the air strikes plunged relations with Washington to an all-time low after Pakistan was humiliated by a US raid that killed Osama bin Laden last May.
The guidelines did not address the resumption of Nato convoys but said Pakistani territory must not be used for transporting arms and ammunition to Afghanistan – a demand of several political parties including the opposition.
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@US Centcom: You see, i am talking logically about our relation ship. I accept that through out our period of dip US has been extending helping hand but when you were most needed, at that time in mid air you withdrew your hand.i.e. 1965 war(all crucial ammo stopped) 1971 war. again all help stopped, indian nuclear test ignored ( India was in USSR camp), all sanctions imposed on Pakistan when it even started nuclear programe. 1989, end of USSR( only possible due to Pakistan) US just abandoned Pakistan and left( we both had it) ,You in shape of 9/11 and Pakistan in shape of present Mullah brigade. India have always kick your hind but i don't know what magic they have got that you prefer our arch rival over us and then say we want to have long durable partner ship with you. Suppose we say that we love North korea and have all sort of love affair with her and then call you to tell we want good friend ship with you. Could we complete ingredients of that friend ship while in love with North korea. In fact there is a saying that , WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE, WHO NEED ENEMIES" and mind you once you are called friends in some meetings every body mischievously smiles. It has always been your interest, we know that how you control UN, it was easy for you to solve Kashmir problem but i think resolution will not help your interest. recently you went head over heals to please india to get the billion dollar jet deal but recognizing your black mailing potentials( stopping of spares and all that) they just ignored you and went to France leaving you bitter. On other hand we who have been serving you loyally with our blood don't deserve your favor( you have stopped our military aid EVEN now). IN this scenario, your talk of friend ship isn't a bit strange.
A prosperous and stable Afghanistan is in the interest of global peace and security specially for neighbours in particular Pakistan .Afghanistan with a population of 30 millions approx. is the most unfortunate country which has been victim pf war ever since 1979 soviet invasion.At least half of it's population was born during this violent period.This is a great human tragedy never witness before.They need a break and fresh air of peace. It is indeed very heartening to observe that both USA and Pakistan sincerely want to enhance and strengthen the existing relationship.They have moved from position of self interest to the position of mutual interest.All the stakeholders including USA and Pakistan should continue to help Afghanistan become a vibrant country.
Dear Huzaifa,
It is unfair to accuse the U.S. of “barreling through his own interest down the throat of other party” and not showing respect in regards to the Salala incident. We have been remorseful in regards to the tragic Salala incident. From the president on down, senior U.S. officials expressed their condolences and regrets. We sincerely wish to prevent anything similar from ever happening again. And that’s the reason you see our government emphasizing the need to cooperate, and fix errors that led to the regrettable Salala incident. It’s been almost 5 months since the government of Pakistan made an independent decision to shut down the supply route. Do you think a “weak” nation could take such a stance? And as stated above, “We respect the seriousness with which parliament’s review of US-Pakistan relations has been conducted.” So, it would be unfair to suggest that the U.S. is being insensitive or assertive. We certainly wish to see both of our nations in a healthy partnership for the sake of achieving our common objectives. We have always highlighted Pakistan’s importance in the WOT. The U.S, Pakistan and our European partners have all made sacrifices in the WOT. The question of inequality does not exist when we are all working side by side due to our common beliefs and principles. We all share a common stance against terrorism, and it’s our shared will and desire to stabilize the Afghanistan region that continues to bind us together. We simply must not allow a few regrettable incidents to overshadow our sacrifices and commitment. We are approaching a crucial stage in the WOT, and the need of the hour is to overcome our differences, and focus on defeating our common enemies.
Much the best 14-point agenda/framework with US and NATO to re-open NATO's supply routes from Pakistan keep it in your minds firmly and strongly that 1-US' officials shall never stop and agree on drones' attacks on Pakistan, 2-US' and NATO's officials shall never allow Pakistani officials to open and check their containers and Pakistani officials don't have any modern equipments/scanners to check the sealed containers without opening and 3-US' officials may apparently apologize to Pakistani officials about Salala check post's attack but never honestly,sincerely and seriously.
why ?
First of all US must leap forward from the statements like,"We seek a relationship with Pakistan that is enduring, strategic, and more clearly defined". If you seek a fair relationship then you must give equal respect and equal regard to the interest of the other party in relation ship. US is in habit of barreling through his own interest down the throat of other party. Moreover, which type of friendship and relationship is this that you kill 30 odd friends of yours and even can't utter few words of regret. I will ask US that can you get away doing this to other European countries ??? Well1 this behavior is reserved for poor and weak "FRIENDS", Hunh! friends.
@vasan
I suspect something must be hurting you in all this US-Pakistan relations issue, may be lots of events are not happening as per your mislead and ignorent expectations :)
vasan! you certainly need to come out from your nut-shell mentality :)
I guess, "clearly defined" will be by US