Pakistan\u2019s relations with the US should move forward in an atmosphere of \u201cmutual trust and respect\u201d, the country\u2019s top diplomat said today, days after Washington suspended military aid to Islamabad for failing to rein-in terror groups operating from its soil.<\/p>\n
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua made the remarks during her meeting with US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells, who was in Pakistan along with senior officials from the US National Security Council for a scheduled dialogue on bilateral and regional cooperation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe foreign secretary underscored that the relationship with the United States needed to move forward in an environment of mutual trust and respect,\u201d the Foreign Office said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The US delegation was apprised about recent counter-terrorism actions taken by Pakistan\u2019s law enforcement agencies that contributed to a visible improvement in the security situation in the country, it said.<\/p>\n
It was mentioned that these comprehensive counter-terrorism actions would also contribute towards peace and stability in the entire region, it added.<\/p>\n
Janjua \u201cexpressed concerns on the continued use of Afghan soil by elements hostile to Pakistan\u2019s stability.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also drew the attention of the US delegation to the recent statement by Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat and the ceasefire violations at the Line of Control.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe asked the US side to advise restraint to India and stop its escalation tactics,\u201d the Foreign Office said.<\/p>\n
Wells acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s efforts in eradicating terrorism and conveyed the US desire to work with Pakistan in furthering the shared objectives of stabilizing Afghanistan,m the statement said.<\/p>\n
She argued that as an immediate neighbor and important country of the region, Pakistan\u2019s support was critical to the success of the US strategy for Afghanistan, it said.<\/p>\n
Wells also underlined the need for strengthening intelligence cooperation between the two sides to improve coordination in counter-terrorism efforts.<\/p>\n
The two sides agreed that all initiatives owned and led by the Afghans for seeking a peaceful solution should be supported by the regional countries.<\/p>\n
Janjua reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to continue its efforts for promoting peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n
US President Donald Trump has accused Pakistan of providing safe havens for terror groups like the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network.<\/p>\n
On January 1, he tweeted that the US had \u201cfoolishly\u201d given Pakistan more than USD 33 billion in aid in the last 15 years and had gotten nothing in return but \u201clies & deceit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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