US Department of State spokesperson Edward Price has said that the US will not let propaganda, misinformation or lies get in the way of bilateral relations with Pakistan, in response to a question about former prime minister Imran Khan's anti-America campaigning.
Responding to a question during a press talk about whether Imran Khan's campaigning will affect the relationship and diplomatic ties between the two countries, Price said that such propaganda and disinformation will not get in the way of bilateral relations between the US and Pakistan.
A Pakistani journalist, commenting on how US Foreign Minister Secretary Blinken recently had a phone call with Pakistan's new foreign minister, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)'s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asked Price to comment on the points of discussion during the talk, and whether we can expect a virtual meeting between the two foreign ministers.
Price confirmed that Blinken and Bhutto did talk on May 6th, and had the opportunity to reflect on the 75th anniversary of Pak-US relations. He said they talked about how they could strengthen that 'broad-based' relationship going forward.
Price also said that the Secretary underscored the resolute Pak-US commitment to Afghan stability and to combating terrorism as well. They also discussed ongoing engagement when it comes to economic ties, trade, investment, climate, energy, health and education, adding "It was a wide ranging conversation as these introductory conversations often are, and I expect before long they will have an opportunity to follow up."
The spokesperson also said that their educational exchange program was a core element of America's 'people to people' ties, and that the US has been 'fortunate enough to have Pakistani's studying in America and Americans studying in Pakistan', to help better understand each other as partners.
Responding to a question during a press talk about whether Imran Khan's campaigning will affect the relationship and diplomatic ties between the two countries, Price said that such propaganda and disinformation will not get in the way of bilateral relations between the US and Pakistan.
A Pakistani journalist, commenting on how US Foreign Minister Secretary Blinken recently had a phone call with Pakistan's new foreign minister, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)'s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asked Price to comment on the points of discussion during the talk, and whether we can expect a virtual meeting between the two foreign ministers.
Price confirmed that Blinken and Bhutto did talk on May 6th, and had the opportunity to reflect on the 75th anniversary of Pak-US relations. He said they talked about how they could strengthen that 'broad-based' relationship going forward.
Price also said that the Secretary underscored the resolute Pak-US commitment to Afghan stability and to combating terrorism as well. They also discussed ongoing engagement when it comes to economic ties, trade, investment, climate, energy, health and education, adding "It was a wide ranging conversation as these introductory conversations often are, and I expect before long they will have an opportunity to follow up."
The spokesperson also said that their educational exchange program was a core element of America's 'people to people' ties, and that the US has been 'fortunate enough to have Pakistani's studying in America and Americans studying in Pakistan', to help better understand each other as partners.