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ISLAMABAD : Dr.
Marvin G, Weinbum of the United States has said that
US-Pakistan partnership is very important to
bring peace and stability in Afghanistan.
He said we have to work
together successful to overcome the problems being
confronted to the two countries and without Pakistan
role US cannot achieve its objective of maintaining
peace in the region.
This he said while
taking part in a public dialogue on Challenges in
US-Pakistan Relations organized by Institute of
Strategic Studies here on Wednesday.
He admitted that there is frustration in the United
States about the stability in Afghanistan and said
that we have no design to prolong its stay. He said
we would not leave the region unless some political
arrangements is made in Afghanistan.
He urged the need for
forging better relationship between the two
countries to meet the current challenges and bring
stability in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He said both
the countries know about the fundamentals of their
relations. He said we have the understanding that
Pakistan is cooperating with USA which is also in
its own interest . He said Pakistan is our ally in
the war against terrorism.
Answering questions,
Dr. Marvin said that Taliban have lot confidence in
the international community and within the Afghan
government and majority of Afghan people are of the
view that US should not leave that country at this
stage.
He said NATO forces are
not only fighting terrorism, but the insurgency and
sincere dialogue process is vital to resolve the
Afghan issue. He said Al-Qaeda is suffering defeat
in Afghanistan and also in the Middle East by the
power of the people. He said success of Taliban in
Afghan would also create instability in Afghanistan
and would cast serious consequences in Pakistan.
To a question regarding
US agreement with India on transferring civilian
nuclear technology, he said we have two separate
policies about the Pakistan and India. Regarding
peoples movement in the Middle East, he said it is
an indigenous movement and people want to bring
change, but we have vital interest with the
leadership of Bahrain.
Chairman ISS Tanvir
Ahmad Khan said that there were always ups and downs
in Pakistan-US relations. He said for the last two
years both the countries claim to have strategic
relationships. He said the relations between the two
countries are indispensable and vital, but they are
under stress.
He also explained the
disappointment of the people of Pakistan on the
events like Raymond Davis and the drone attacks in
the border areas of Pakistan. He said threatening
and cohesive policy of the United States towards
Pakistan is creating negative image among the
people.
He said the people of Pakistan particularly KPK and
the armed forces have rendered innumerable
sacrifices which should be recognized by the United
States.
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