US shows willingness to work with Pakistan’s caretaker PM

Blinken felicitates Anwarul Haq .

WASHINGTON – State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Tuesday said that United States is looking forward to work with Pakistan’s interim prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and his team as they prepare to hold general elections.

Briefing the newsmen in Washington, Vedant Patel said that the US will continue to partner with Pakistan on areas of mutual interest, including our interest on Pakistan’s economic stability, prosperity, and security, and the conduct of free and fair elections and the respect for democracy and the rule of law.

Replying to a question regarding recent terrorist attacks, he said that Pakistan and the US have shared interests in counterterrorism and regional stability and remain ready to work with Pakistan to combat militant and terrorist groups.

“We also support Pakistan government’s own efforts to combat terrorism and ensure the safety and security of its citizens in a manner that promotes the rule of law,” he said.

To a question, the spokesperson underscored that the US was in regular conversation with Pakistani leadership to discuss Afghanistan in detail including through the two countries’ counterterrorism dialogue and other bilateral consultations.

He said the US also supported the Pakistan government’s own efforts to combat terrorism and ensure the safety and security of its citizens in a manner that promotes the rule of law.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken felicitated Anwarul Haq kakar on appointment as caretaker Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, ARY News reported.

As per details, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Pakistan should continue preparation for transparent general elections.

Antony Blinken said that the US will continue its support for the economic prosperity of Pakistan.

The Secretary of State further said that the constitution of Pakistan gives freedom of expression and assembly to people.

Earlier today, the Department of State’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said that Pakistan and the United States (US) have shared interests in counterterrorism and regional stability. In a significant development, the United States has expressed its willingness to collaborate closely with Pakistan to tackle the menace of militant and terrorist groups.

The spokesperson acknowledged the dissolution of the Pakistan National Assembly and government and revealed that Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar has been designated as the caretaker Prime Minister. The United States anticipates close collaboration with the interim government to facilitate the upcoming elections.