Summary US will fully assist Pakistan to overcome various issues, Richard Olson said.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - US Ambassador Richard Olson said that Pakistan has rendered matchless sacrifices in the war against terrorism and his country is committed to assist Islamabad government in establishing writ of the state in every nook and cranny of the country.
In an interview with Radio Pakistan‚ he said although improving law and order in the country is an internal matter of Pakistan‚ yet the United States is ready to extend all possible assistance in this regard.
Richard Olson said Pak-US relations have significantly improved as a result of strategic dialogue and hoped the mutual cooperation will be further strengthened.
He said the United States will fully assist Pakistan to overcome energy crisis and speedy development of other sectors. He said 1‚000 MW electricity has been added to national grid in Pakistan through US cooperation. He said Washington will also cooperate with Islamabad to overcome gas shortage in the country and help it in the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
To another question‚ the US ambassador said Pakistan and the United States have similarity of view regarding resolving the Afghan issue.
He further stated that the United States will continue to remain engaged with Pakistan even after pullout of NATO troops from Afghanistan.
