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Sunday, July 10, 2011

President Zardari expresses concerns over recent statements of US authorities about Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said they were much concerned over recent statements given by US authorities about Pakistan.

He said this during his meeting with US ambassador Cameron Munter who called on him at presidency Saturday.
Sources told a set of issues including Pak-US bilateral ties, strategic dialogue, war against terrorism and other matters came under discussion during the meeting.
Sources disclosed that President Asif Ali Zardari made it clear during the meeting that overlooking the sacrifices of Pakistan in war against terrorism be stopped. Bilateral cooperation is must for improving the relations between the two countries, he urged.
Pakistan has been affected more than any other country in the world in war against terrorism; he said adding Pakistan had defeated terrorists in this war. Government will continue its efforts to cleanse country from terrorists, he underlined.
Sources told that President Zardari apprised US ambassador about his concern over the recent statements given by US authorities about Pakistan hoping US would deliver its pledges made with Pakistan. He maintained that no force could achieve success alone in war against terrorism. “We will have to launch joint efforts on this count”, he urged. Online