US committed to strong relationship with Pakistan: Ambassador

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


APP May 14, 2013
US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson. PHOTO: FILE

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.

COMMENTS (3)

k. Salim Jahangir | 10 years ago | Reply

Your Excellency,but for how long ? Our past experience is very bitter & Sir,one doesn't foresee any tangible & different out come particularly after your partial departure from Afghanistan.

US CENTCOM | 10 years ago | Reply

Dear Syed Ahsan,

It is a great sign to see our officials meet and emphasize the importance of maintaining cordial ties. Our decade long partnership has proven the importance of remaining unified on our shared goals. We’ve seen the benefits of combining our strength, and at the same time, we’ve seen the negatives of staying on the opposite sides of the fence. We are still faced with certain challenges in the region, and therefore, it is imperative for us to be on the same page in regards to our common objectives. We’ve made mistakes in the past, but meetings like these prove that we are committed to a healthy partnership between our nations.

Ali Khan

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