ISLAMABAD: United States’ outgoing point person for South and Central Asia Alice Wells praised Pakistan for “solid cooperation” for peace in Afghanistan and emphasised that future of bilateral ties depended on Islamabad’s continued support.
“We have seen over the last year, solid cooperation between Amb Khalilzad and the Pakistani civilian and military leadership to encourage the Taliban to take steps to reach the negotiating table,” Ambassador Wells said during an online media briefing on Wednesday.
“The advancement and improvement and the foundation for a stronger US-Pakistan partnership is premised on our ability to work together constructively to advance peace,” Ambassador underscored.
Ambassador Wells pointed out that the US-Pakistan ties, especially bilateral trade, expanded as Islamabad’s commitment to peace in the region grew.