US looking continual of democracy in Pakistan; says Cameron Munter

Cameron Munter, the outgoing US ambassador has said that the Obama administration led by was keenly interested in continual of democracy in Pakistan.

While speaking to the state TV channel, the American envoy said both Washington and Islamabad wanted to work together and build people-to-people contacts.

He desired that more tourists from the United States should come to Pakistan feeling secure in the country and get the amenities that they need.

He noted, “Both the countries should also need to work jointly in various social sector areas to build their ties. During my tenure as ambassador to Pakistan, both countries faced many difficult times in their bilateral relations”.

He said the two states have a series of issues that were difficult for them and it took patience and understanding to bring the situation under control.

In his view, the issue of the resumption of land route for allied forces battling in Afghanistan indicated that both the countries were able to talk and solve problems.

“The resumption of Nato supply routes was an issue for Pakistan as it had deteriorated the country’s ties with around 50 states who are its allies in the war on terror”, he added.

Although the two allies worked through toughest of challenges, Washington continued its assistance to Islamabad during rehabilitation in the aftermath of floods and assisted in sectors of energy, agriculture and setting up of small businesses.

Munter added, “I visited many parts of Pakistan but I want to see more of the country, which has many facets to show to the world”.

Earlier, the US envoy urged the need for mutual cooperation between Islamabad and Kabul to counter the problem of domestic terrorism in the country.

Asked about the delay in offering an apology over the Salala check-post attack, Munter stated that the incident was a very sensitive and emotional matter for the two sides.

He explained, “The deaths of the soldiers, the pain of their families, we understand why it was an emotional situation in Pakistan”.

He, however, said that the other circumstances that delayed the process were Pakistan’s internal politics and the emergence of certain issues on our part as well. It was felt on both sides that the deadlock was futile.

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