Secretary of State John Kerry enjoys a longstanding relationship with many Pakistani political leaders. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland in Wednesday's press briefing said that Kerry, who enjoys longstanding relationships with a number of Pakistani leaders, used the opportunity to “underscore the continuing importance of an effective, strong, and mutually beneficial US-Pakistani relationship.”
Nuland said that Kerry emphasised that Pakistan and the US have many shared interests including fighting terrorism and extremism, supporting democratic civilian institutions and supporting Pakistan's efforts to increase its economic growth.
The two also discussed the shared interest in regional stability, including a secure and peaceful future for Afghanistan, the spokesperson said.
“He [Kerry] noted our ongoing interest in finding a concrete way to act jointly in support of all of these goals, and he made clear that he looks forward to working with President Zardari going forward.”
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@Clear Black Bag: Coming from the deceptive country that always gets caught and brow beaten.
Kerry has always been pro-Pakistan, remember Kerry-Lugar Act?, so I have complete faith that this appointment will undoubtedly result in positive developments. Let hope our diplomats are able to build on this.
Definite and no-doubt US wants to improve and strengthen relations with Pakistan for its own personal interests because USA is an opportunist country and always as usual this has been proven in the near and far past that USA wants to improve and strengthen relations with any country for its own interests and after the completion and fulfillment of its interests and in case of under unsatisfactory conditions and relations with any country USA starts blackmailing and threatening in any means and manifestation.......
@H. Khan: " Just a small question; why did he not call the Prime Minister " ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The PM was in London meeting Mr Cameron:).
@H. Khan: Small answer, the PM can not speak English!
Just a small question; why did he not call the Prime Minister who is the Chief Executive of the country?