WASHINGTON: Pakistan ‘s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, Wednesday discussed with the US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, Jose Fernandez, steps to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries.
“Today I discussed with Pakistani Ambassador Masood Khan strengthening US-Pak economic partnership and climate resilience via the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance and investment in the technology sector,” tweeted Under Secretary Fernandez. “I look forward to working together on mutually beneficial priorities,” he said. Reciprocating, Ambassador Masood Khan thanked Fernandez for receiving him with warmth, according to a press release issued by the Pakistani embassy.
“Together- Pakistan and the US – will work to take our cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, energy, and climate resilience to a higher plane”, he said in his tweet. He also expressed the hope to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) from the US for Pakistan. On the other hand, the United States has condemned “in the strongest terms” Sunday’s suicide bombing in Bajaur, Pakistan, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, while reaffirming Washington’s commitment to work with Islamabad to deal with the “shared” terrorist threats.
“No country should have to suffer such acts of terror,” Miller told his daily press briefing on Tuesday in response to a question from the correspondent of a private Pakistani television channel.
The death toll from the deadly attack, which targeted a political rally, has risen to 56, with 83 injured.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the attack in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday during a political rally,” the spokesperson said.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries sustained from the explosion and share our heartfelt condolences with those affected by the attack. The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists. No country should have to suffer such acts of terror,” Miller added. Miller went on to say that the U.S. remains “committed to working with Pakistan to address the shared threat posed by terrorist groups throughout the region and support the Pakistani Government’s efforts to combat terrorism in a manner that promotes the rule of law and the protection of human rights.” –Agencies
