US committed to strong relationship with Pakistan: Ambassador

American Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson visits Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.

LAHORE: American Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson reiterated on Tuesday the United States’ commitment to a strong bilateral relationship with Pakistan based on mutual respects and interests during his meeting on Tuesday with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif.

Olson met with Nawaz in Lahore and congratulated him on his victory in the general elections.

The ambassador also met with caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Najam Sethi during his visit to Lahore, according to the statement from the American Embassy.

On Monday, Nawaz promised Pakistan’s ‘full support’ as the US withdraws combat troops from Afghanistan.

“If there are concerns on either side I think we should address those concerns and strengthen this relationship,” Sharif said, referring to Pakistan’s alliance with the United States which can be notoriously difficult.