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Summary US policy would continue to emphasize the importance of a close relationship with Pakistan, he said.
US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G Olson Wednesday said Pakistan and United States have strong relations despite the ups and downs, over the years.In an informal chat with the participants at the residence of the Deputy Chief of Mission for the US Presidential Election results watch, the newly-appointed envoy said he looked forward to stronger ties between the two countries.The US Ambassador said the US policy regardless of election results would continue to emphasize the importance of a close relationship with Pakistan.He said his country wants strong relations with Pakistan on the basis of mutual respect and interests.The ambassador acknowledged Pakistan’s key role in the war against terror and said it has paid a very high price.He said Pakistan also has an important role to play in Afghanistan and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in this regard.
