The United States on Monday said that there is a democratically elected civilian government in Pakistan and continues to have security and economic interests in the country.
The US appreciates the longstanding cooperation with Pakistan, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said, adding Pakistan and the US share common interests in many areas.
“We value our longstanding cooperation with Pakistan. There are a number of areas where our interests are aligned,” he said, addressing a press briefing at the State Department in Washington.
The US State Department spokesperson said that Washington and Islamabad continue to cooperate in various fields, including security and the economy.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, he said. Price said US officials meet regularly with senior officials of the Pakistani government.
The spokesperson for the state department said that the US government discusses with Pakistan the future of the Afghan people and stability in Afghanistan.
“The stability and future of Afghanistan and the Afghan people and security challenges in the region are always on the agenda when we have high-level engagements with our Pakistani counterparts. We meet and speak with them regularly on a range of issues,” he said.
The two countries constantly discuss issues, including the security situation and challenges in the region, he said.
Ned Price said that there is an adequate tracking mechanism for the money given to help the flood victims to ensure the aid lands in their deserving hands. The representatives of the US government and USAID visit the affected areas and submit reports regularly, he noted.
