Pakistan-USA relationship is strong: Mark Toner

[nadeemkhan110]

WASHINGTON: According to the Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, Mark Toner, Pakistan and USA's ties were strong and not at a low point.

Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Toner said that US Secretary of State John Kerry not visiting Pakistan during his recent tour of Asia, should not be tied to the relationship that USA enjoys with Pakistan. John Kerry had visited Middle East countries and Asian countries most recently, which also included India.

"John Kerry's official visit to India was to accomplish strategic and business objectives," he said during the press briefing.

Mark Toner said that before this, John Kerry had visited Pakistan and he frequently established contact with officials in Pakistan. He also said that USA was trying to press Pakistan on going after all militant groups.

"We want Pakistan to take action against those terrorist groups who spread fear and terror in its neighbouring countries," said Toner.

On the second day of his visit to India, Kerry had urged Pakistan to do more and act against militants that were hiding in the country.

"It is clear that Pakistan has work to do in order to push harder against its indigenous groups that are engaged in extremist activities," he had said. "In fairness, the Pakistanis have suffered greatly from terrorism in their own country. All of us need to be supportive and also understanding of how difficult it is to take it on step by step."
Source: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/149011-Pakistan-USA-relationship-is-strong-Mark-Toner

 

[LadyFinger]

Hmmm, I heard it! Good.

 

[WaLeEdK2]

And at what basis did he form this conclusion?

 

[wiseone2]

WASHINGTON: According to the Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, Mark Toner, Pakistan and USA's ties were strong and not at a low point.

Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Toner said that US Secretary of State John Kerry not visiting Pakistan during his recent tour of Asia, should not be tied to the relationship that USA enjoys with Pakistan. John Kerry had visited Middle East countries and Asian countries most recently, which also included India.

"John Kerry's official visit to India was to accomplish strategic and business objectives," he said during the press briefing.

Mark Toner said that before this, John Kerry had visited Pakistan and he frequently established contact with officials in Pakistan. He also said that USA was trying to press Pakistan on going after all militant groups.

"We want Pakistan to take action against those terrorist groups who spread fear and terror in its neighbouring countries," said Toner.

On the second day of his visit to India, Kerry had urged Pakistan to do more and act against militants that were hiding in the country.

"It is clear that Pakistan has work to do in order to push harder against its indigenous groups that are engaged in extremist activities," he had said. "In fairness, the Pakistanis have suffered greatly from terrorism in their own country. All of us need to be supportive and also understanding of how difficult it is to take it on step by step."
Source: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/149011-Pakistan-USA-relationship-is-strong-Mark-Toner

When the American tells something about Pakistan everyone knows it is not true

 

[Viking 63]

lol !!!

 

[Indika]

WASHINGTON: According to the Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, Mark Toner, Pakistan and USA's ties were strong and not at a low point.

Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Toner said that US Secretary of State John Kerry not visiting Pakistan during his recent tour of Asia, should not be tied to the relationship that USA enjoys with Pakistan. John Kerry had visited Middle East countries and Asian countries most recently, which also included India.

"John Kerry's official visit to India was to accomplish strategic and business objectives," he said during the press briefing.

Mark Toner said that before this, John Kerry had visited Pakistan and he frequently established contact with officials in Pakistan. He also said that USA was trying to press Pakistan on going after all militant groups.

"We want Pakistan to take action against those terrorist groups who spread fear and terror in its neighbouring countries," said Toner.

On the second day of his visit to India, Kerry had urged Pakistan to do more and act against militants that were hiding in the country.

"It is clear that Pakistan has work to do in order to push harder against its indigenous groups that are engaged in extremist activities," he had said. "In fairness, the Pakistanis have suffered greatly from terrorism in their own country. All of us need to be supportive and also understanding of how difficult it is to take it on step by step."
Source: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/149011-Pakistan-USA-relationship-is-strong-Mark-Toner

I suppose its a recorded message played for benefit of pakistan. These kind of stmts where spokesperson dispels the doubt about relationship is like getting a certificate from neighbor about how strong their marriage is .

 

[Thəorətic Muslim]

Pakistan-US relationship is one-dimensional.

Look at any release. Look at the article at hand,

"John Kerry's official visit to India was to accomplish strategic and business objectives," he said during the press briefing.

Mark Toner said that before this, John Kerry had visited Pakistan and he frequently established contact with officials in Pakistan. He also said that USA was trying to press Pakistan on going after all militant groups.

"We want Pakistan to take action against those terrorist groups who spread fear and terror in its neighbouring countries," said Toner.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

I don't think its working out we try and try , but we can't get those F16 , this relation is not working well

 

[banvanaxl]

Real News : - Not the feel good version ..

Pakistan Can't 'Pick And Choose' Terror Groups To Go After: US


First published: September 8, 2016, 11:57 AM IST | Updated: 22 hours ago

File photo of US Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner .

Washington: In a blunt message, the US on Thursday told Pakistan it cannot "pick and choose" the terrorist groups it goes after and has to target militants who seek to harm its neighbours, taking refuge on its territory.

The US also rejected 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's remarks that America and India have joined hands against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which runs through Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).


The remarks by Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner in his daily press briefing were in response to a question seeking his reaction on Saeed's remarks in the wake of India asking Pakistan to hand him over or do something about these attacks. "... I would dismiss it (Saeed's comments) outright.

"We have a strong bilateral relationship with Pakistan, but one that is premised on counter-terrorism cooperation and as as part of that conversation, or that dialogue and that cooperation that we have on counter-terrorism issues, we made it very clear that Pakistan can't pick and choose which terrorist groups it goes after and it has to go after those groups that seek to do harm to its neighbours and may seek refuge on Pakistani soil," he said.

The US earlier said it is in constant "conversation" with the Pakistani leadership on the threats posed by terror organisations like the Haqqani network and LeT operating in the region.

The dreaded Haqqani network, which is blamed for several deadly attacks against Indian interests in Afghanistan including the 2008 bombing of the Indian mission in Kabul that killed 58 people, has also carried out a number of kidnappings and attacks against US interests in Afghanistan, the Afghan government and other civilian targets.

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter had refused to give the necessary Congressional certification to Pakistan and had blocked military aid worth $300 million to Islamabad for not taking sufficient action against the Haqqani network.

 

[Imran Khan]

yeah very strong that even 8 f-16s were blocked

 

[The SC]

And US can pick and choose which "terrorist" group it or others should go after, because it has labeled it as such!?

Everyone knows that the US goes only for its own interests (and its "new friends" interests, i,e: India and Afghanistan!!!!!!?, How much they have cared about Afghan civilians lives? )

 

[Thorough Pro]

We Have, We Are and WE Will, do you see any "can't" here? Cunt!

Real News : - Not the feel good version ..

Pakistan Can't 'Pick And Choose' Terror Groups To Go After: US


First published: September 8, 2016, 11:57 AM IST | Updated: 22 hours ago

File photo of US Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner .

Washington: In a blunt message, the US on Thursday told Pakistan it cannot "pick and choose" the terrorist groups it goes after and has to target militants who seek to harm its neighbours, taking refuge on its territory.

The US also rejected 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's remarks that America and India have joined hands against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which runs through Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).


The remarks by Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner in his daily press briefing were in response to a question seeking his reaction on Saeed's remarks in the wake of India asking Pakistan to hand him over or do something about these attacks. "... I would dismiss it (Saeed's comments) outright.

"We have a strong bilateral relationship with Pakistan, but one that is premised on counter-terrorism cooperation and as as part of that conversation, or that dialogue and that cooperation that we have on counter-terrorism issues, we made it very clear that Pakistan can't pick and choose which terrorist groups it goes after and it has to go after those groups that seek to do harm to its neighbours and may seek refuge on Pakistani soil," he said.

The US earlier said it is in constant "conversation" with the Pakistani leadership on the threats posed by terror organisations like the Haqqani network and LeT operating in the region.

The dreaded Haqqani network, which is blamed for several deadly attacks against Indian interests in Afghanistan including the 2008 bombing of the Indian mission in Kabul that killed 58 people, has also carried out a number of kidnappings and attacks against US interests in Afghanistan, the Afghan government and other civilian targets.

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter had refused to give the necessary Congressional certification to Pakistan and had blocked military aid worth $300 million to Islamabad for not taking sufficient action against the Haqqani network.

 

[maximuswarrior]

Real News : - Not the feel good version ..

Pakistan Can't 'Pick And Choose' Terror Groups To Go After: US


First published: September 8, 2016, 11:57 AM IST | Updated: 22 hours ago

File photo of US Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner .

Washington: In a blunt message, the US on Thursday told Pakistan it cannot "pick and choose" the terrorist groups it goes after and has to target militants who seek to harm its neighbours, taking refuge on its territory.

The US also rejected 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's remarks that America and India have joined hands against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which runs through Azad Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).


The remarks by Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner in his daily press briefing were in response to a question seeking his reaction on Saeed's remarks in the wake of India asking Pakistan to hand him over or do something about these attacks. "... I would dismiss it (Saeed's comments) outright.

"We have a strong bilateral relationship with Pakistan, but one that is premised on counter-terrorism cooperation and as as part of that conversation, or that dialogue and that cooperation that we have on counter-terrorism issues, we made it very clear that Pakistan can't pick and choose which terrorist groups it goes after and it has to go after those groups that seek to do harm to its neighbours and may seek refuge on Pakistani soil," he said.

The US earlier said it is in constant "conversation" with the Pakistani leadership on the threats posed by terror organisations like the Haqqani network and LeT operating in the region.

The dreaded Haqqani network, which is blamed for several deadly attacks against Indian interests in Afghanistan including the 2008 bombing of the Indian mission in Kabul that killed 58 people, has also carried out a number of kidnappings and attacks against US interests in Afghanistan, the Afghan government and other civilian targets.

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter had refused to give the necessary Congressional certification to Pakistan and had blocked military aid worth $300 million to Islamabad for not taking sufficient action against the Haqqani network.

Creator of ISIS.

 

[Pandora]

Americans should come out straight now as no one gives a $hit.

 

[banvanaxl]

We Have, We Are and WE Will, do you see any "can't" here? Cunt!