Washington: The US on Friday reiterated its desire for a “strong partnership” with Pakistan on counter-terrorism and said it would “discuss ways to end all regional and global terrorist threats”. “Continuing conversations about how we can be most effective.”
When asked to comment on Washington’s calls to help Islamabad deal with TTP threats amid a surge in terror incidents, a State Department spokesperson said in an email to JEE News. In response, said, “We want and expect a strong partnership with Pakistan for counter-terrorism. Sustained action against all militant and terrorist groups without discrimination.”
The official said that both countries have been badly affected by the scourge of terrorism.
“We look forward to collaborative efforts to eliminate all regional and global terrorist threats and continue to discuss ways in which we can be most effective in this regard,” the spokesperson added. “
The US has said on several occasions that it is ready to help Pakistan as it deals with a resurgent TTP. The banned organization has started attacking the security forces using the territory of Afghanistan.
This matter also came up during the phone call of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto with his American counterpart Antony Blanken this week.
According to a statement, Blanken condoled the loss of lives in the recent terror attacks and stressed the US’s unwavering support to Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.
Earlier this week, the State Department maintained that Pakistan remains America’s partner when it comes to common challenges, including the challenge of terrorist groups — terrorist groups inside Afghanistan, and terrorists along the Afghan-Pakistan border. groups.
During a press briefing on Monday, spokesman Ned Price said the department was following up on reports that militants had taken over a counter-terrorism center in Bannu and expressed its deepest sympathies to those injured.
“We have partnered with our Pakistani friends to help them meet this challenge,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesman added that there are terrorist groups in Afghanistan, in the Afghan-Pakistan border region, which pose a potentially clear threat not only to Pakistan but also to countries and people outside of it.
“We are in regular dialogue with our Pakistani partners. We stand ready to help them deal with the threats they face,” the spokesperson said.
