ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm greetings to the US President Joe Biden and the American people on their Independence Day.
“Pakistan has always deeply valued its relationship with the United States,” the prime minister said in a tweet.
He said over the past 75 years, the bilateral ties had continued to expand and deepen. He added that the US was one of Pakistan’s major trading, defence and economic partners.
“The governments in Islamabad and Washington have demonstrated pragmatism and wisdom to keep the course of our relations steady, which speaks of the dynamism of our partnership”, he added.
Fourth of July
Americans turned out across the United Sates to mark the 247th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence despite heavy rains and searing heat disrupting celebrations in some cities.
There were parades in many cities, fireworks and barbecue parties at a time of lingering political divisions and concerns about the country’s future.
US President Joe Biden hosted a barbecue for military families at the White House, which was decked out with red, white and blue bunting and big US flags draped over the columns.
Biden told the crowd gathered how grateful he was for their service. He talked about how important it was to work to unify the nation. “Democracy is never guaranteed Every generation must fight to maintain it,” Biden said.
Later, Biden watched fireworks from the White House balcony with thousands of guests on the lawn, as patriotic music played over loudspeakers.
US Vice President Kamala Harris was in her home state of California, where she visited a Los Angeles fire station to pay tribute to first responders who she said risk their lives for their community.
In New York, the main feature was a spectacular fireworks display on the East River, watched by tens of thousands of people.
