US prepared to work with next Pakistani govt: State Dept spox
Pakistan
Matthew Miller said we will continue to support Pakistan strengthening its democratic institutions
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement on Friday said that United States is prepared to work with the next Pakistani government, regardless of political party, to advance our shared interests.
“We look forward to bolstering our partnership by supporting Pakistan’s economy through trade and investment. We will continue to support Pakistan strengthening its democratic institutions, engage through the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance Framework, broaden people-to-people ties, and promote human rights including freedom of expression,” he said.
Matthew Miller said that we are also committed to strengthening our security cooperation and creating an environment of safety and security that affords the Pakistani people the peace, democracy, and progress they deserve.
He said that millions of Pakistanis made their voices heard by voting in Pakistan’s elections on February 8, with record numbers of Pakistani women, members of religious and ethnic minority groups, and youth registered. We commend Pakistani poll workers, civil society, journalists and election observers for their work to protect and uphold Pakistan’s democratic and electoral institutions. We now look forward to timely, complete results that reflect the will of the Pakistani people.
