JK News Today

Jammu, April 14:

The US  Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Wednesday congratulated newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif  of Pakistan  and underlined that America  views  a “ strong , prosperous , and democratic Pakistan as essential for the interests of both of our countries.”

In a statement issued last night, Blinken expressed that Pakistan had been an important partner on wide-ranging mutual interests for nearly 75 years and US valued their relationship.

Blinken’s statement highlighted longstanding relations with Pakistan, as it read: “ Pakistan has been an important partner on wide-ranging mutual interests for nearly 75 years and we value our relationship, and then he went on to congratulate the   new PM of Pakistan , “ The United States congratulates newly elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and we look forward to continuing our long-standing cooperation with Pakistan’s government.”

“The United States views a strong, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan as essential for the interests of both of our countries” Blinken said.