Washington: The United States Department of Defense, whose popular name is the Pentagon, has clarified that security cooperation with Pakistan has continued to be robust and ongoing. This follows several shifting geopolitical dynamics and ongoing bilateral discussions between the two countries.
Foreign news outlets have reported that General Patrick Ryder, a spokesperson for the Pentagon, said this in an interview: “There is a deep-rooted sense of working together with Pakistan to combat terrorism.” This indicates how important it is for both countries to keep their region stable while countering terrorist threats. Furthermore, General Ryder pointed out that there were continuing deliberations on improving security ties between Washington and Islamabad, which revealed the dynamism behind those exchanges.
When asked about specifics about security assistance to Pakistan, General Ryder chose not to comment. This reluctance to respond fully is common in international security and defense matters where diplomacy can be predicated on discretion.
At a press briefing recently, Deputy Spokesperson of the U.S. Department Vedant Patel spoke. According to him, this lawsuit against PTI founder Imran Khan is just Pakistan’s internal affair. He stated, “The cases against PTI’s founder are internal affairs of Pakistan,” emphasizing that transparency in future Pakistani elections is crucial not only for his country but also for other nations, as free and fair elections are critical pillars of democracy.
Furthermore, Deputy Spokesperson Patel highlighted the independence of the U.S. Congress within its democratic system. “Congress is a separate branch of government under American democracy. He explained why checks and balances exist in America, which are intrinsic to democracy.
Moreover, Mr. Patel touched upon more significant issues surrounding India-Pakistan relations, calling on both nations to resolve their disputes bilaterally. Pakistan needs to sort out its problems independently from India. He said, re-stating America’s position favoring peaceful negotiations among neighboring states. This encouragement aligns with the U.U.S. policy of fostering stability and peace through diplomacy.
Finally, Mr. Patel concluded his speech by saying that senior U.U.S.ffUU.S.s have constantly been advising Pakistan to respect its constitution and human rights. Senior U.U.S.ffUU.S.s consistently called upon Pakistan in private and public forums to respect constitutional rights, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. He mentioned such issues as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion. These civil liberties are essential for democratic institutions and were common themes during the United States’ diplomatic ties with Pakistan.
