WASHINGTON (Web Desk) – US Secretary of State John Kerry has lauded Pakistan’s efforts for bringing peace and stability to the region.
Addressing a news conference along with Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan in Washington, he said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif are making real efforts to combat the menace.
He said his country will continue cooperation with Pakistan in countering terrorism and building economy.
In his remarks, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said there have been ups and downs in Pakistan-US relations but over the last few months, there has been a huge quantum leap in the level of confidence and trust.
He said Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan have improved significantly and both the countries are closely cooperating in the war on terrorism.
Earlier, during their meeting Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Secretary of State, John Kerry discussed matters relating to bilateral relations with particular focus on the peace and security situation in the region.
The Interior Minister and Secretary Kerry expressed satisfaction over the pace of bilateral cooperation between the two countries under the strategic dialogue process.
Secretary Kerry expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and extremism, and commended its resolve and the steps being taken to tackle terrorism in a comprehensive manner. He also lauded the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s initiatives for regional peace and development.
Both sides recognized the need for the United States and Pakistan to closely coordinate and cooperate with each other and with Afghanistan to ensure peace and stability in that country.
