Pakistan, US discuss bilateral cooperation in infrastructure, defence fields

[HAIDER]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United States on Wednesday discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of infrastructure development and defence in a meeting held here.

According to a press release issued here the discussion was held during a call on by the US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale to the Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Muhammad Alam Khattak.

During the call areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation in the field of infrastructure development and defence came under discussion. It was said that the recent visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif and holding of 24th Defence Consultative Group meeting in December last year have further strengthened the relations between the two countries.

Pak, US bilateral relations will continue to evolve on principles of mutual respect, shared common interests and understanding each others perspectives .

Secretary Defence highlighted the need for enhancing and diversifying the bilateral defence relations from the present confines of counter terrorism to the realms of conventional defence and suggested a broader defence cooperation framework having a more futuristic outlook.

Citing the role being played by Pakistan in facilitating the present peace talk between Taliban and Afghan government the Secretary Defence said that Pakistan is a responsible state and would play its positive role in bringing peace in the region.

The issue of decrease in Coalition Support Fund and the economic difficulties being faced by Pakistan in dealing with the crises of NWA IDPs also came under discussion.

The Secretary Defence stressed that the world should recognise the role played by Pakistan and its efforts for regional peace and security.

He urged that US may use its influence in bringing peace and stability in the region.Acknowledging the sacrifices made by Pakistan in the ongoing war on terror and appreciating the successful role played by Pakistan through operation Zarb-e-Azb, the ambassador assured maximum support in counter-terrorism and in infrastructure development in Pakistan.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/959...-cooperation-in-infrastructure-defence-fields

 

[Dukkar]

no harm ,mere discussions

 

[Thorough Pro]

just like Rafael deal

no harm ,mere discussions

 

[cloud4000]

no harm ,mere discussions

Mere discussion are right. Don't know where defense cooperation between Pakistan and US can go then its current level.
Congress won't even let 8 F-16s through.

 

[true]

i doubt anything will happen, Pakistans reach of influence is currently mediocre in US policies.

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

 

[Raftaar]

PaklovesAmericaYE ( just for laughs )

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

PaklovesAmericaYE ( just for laughs )

We respect the decades old ties we have with US since 1947. Ups and downs do come but this relationship is important for the region.

 

[Pak_Sher]

Pakistan should continue to enhance its relationship with the US and EU.

 

[somebozo]

i doubt anything will happen, Pakistans reach of influence is currently mediocre in US policies.

Always remember Afghanistan

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United States on Wednesday discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of infrastructure development and defence in a meeting held here.

According to a press release issued here the discussion was held during a call on by the US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale to the Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Muhammad Alam Khattak.

During the call areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation in the field of infrastructure development and defence came under discussion. It was said that the recent visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif and holding of 24th Defence Consultative Group meeting in December last year have further strengthened the relations between the two countries.

Pak, US bilateral relations will continue to evolve on principles of mutual respect, shared common interests and understanding each others perspectives .

Secretary Defence highlighted the need for enhancing and diversifying the bilateral defence relations from the present confines of counter terrorism to the realms of conventional defence and suggested a broader defence cooperation framework having a more futuristic outlook.

Citing the role being played by Pakistan in facilitating the present peace talk between Taliban and Afghan government the Secretary Defence said that Pakistan is a responsible state and would play its positive role in bringing peace in the region.

The issue of decrease in Coalition Support Fund and the economic difficulties being faced by Pakistan in dealing with the crises of NWA IDPs also came under discussion.

The Secretary Defence stressed that the world should recognise the role played by Pakistan and its efforts for regional peace and security.

He urged that US may use its influence in bringing peace and stability in the region.Acknowledging the sacrifices made by Pakistan in the ongoing war on terror and appreciating the successful role played by Pakistan through operation Zarb-e-Azb, the ambassador assured maximum support in counter-terrorism and in infrastructure development in Pakistan.

Pakistan, US discuss bilateral cooperation in infrastructure, defence fields | Pakistan | thenews.com.pk

How can the USA come out of the Afghan mess without Pak's help? Letting Paks go isn't that easy for the USA when Russian assertiveness in the ME is increasing at an alarming rate. CPEC is another reason. It can very much give the CE and Russia the much needed access to the mother of all warm waters - let alone China. In such scenarios is it at all possible to ignore Pak when she herself is on a vertical lift mode? The US psyche loves success stories as reflected in the Hollywood movies..

 

[GoldenRatio1618]

another lolypop just to stop going towards russia for defence deals.....

 

[Path-Finder]

a middle to the yanks and suck some scrotum to the yankee congress.

 

[rockstar08]

another lollipop ..keeping sucking it

 

[cloud4000]

How can the USA come out of the Afghan mess without Pak's help? Letting Paks go isn't that easy for the USA when Russian assertiveness in the ME is increasing at an alarming rate. CPEC is another reason. It can very much give the CE and Russia the much needed access to the mother of all warm waters - let alone China. In such scenarios is it at all possible to ignore Pak when she herself is on a vertical lift mode? The US psyche loves success stories as reflected in the Hollywood movies..

What exactly is Pakistan offering that makes it so indispensable to US? Nothing much. US really can't do much about CPEC anyway. Things are changing in the region for US. Now it's all about dealing with China. And US knows Pakistan's position on China.

another lolypop just to stop going towards russia for defence deals.....

No one is stopping Pakistan from seeking military equipment from elsewhere. If this was the case, US would offering Pakistan more than a paltry 8 F-16s. Doesn't help that Pakistan wants more F-16s. The PAF Air Marshall said as so himself.