WASHINGTON: The United States has expressed its confidence about Pakistan’s commitment and its ability to secure its nuclear assets, three days after President Joe Biden alleged that Pakistan’s nuclear program lacks “cohesion”, calling the country as one of the most dangerous nations in the world.
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Addressing a press briefing, State Department spokesperson said U.S. has always viewed a secure and prosperous Pakistan as critical to U.S. interests. When asked about summoning of US Ambassador to Islamabad after remarks by President Joe Biden talking about dangers from the nuclear program, the spokesperson said U.S. values our longstanding cooperation with Pakistan.
“We enjoy a strong partnership. The – as you know, the foreign minister was in town and had a bilateral meeting with the Secretary not too long ago. Counselor Derek Chollet had the opportunity to visit Karachi and Islamabad not too long ago, I think, on the tail end of the summer, as did USAID Administrator Sam Power. So this is a relationship we view as important, and it’s something that we’re going to continue to remain deeply engaged on. And as it relates to the ambassador, we regularly meet with officials at the foreign ministry, but I don’t have anything specific to read out.” the spokesperson added.
When specifically asked about any message on Pakistan’s nuclear issue, the spokesperson said ” I don’t have any specific conversation to read out, but the United States is confident of Pakistan’s commitment and its ability to secure its nuclear assets.”
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