Islamabad: american president Joe Biden sent a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, pledging that his administration would fully support the government in addressing critical global and regional challenges.
This is the first direct communication between a U.S. president and a Pakistani leader since former Republican President Donald Trump. Biden did not bother to call then-Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in prison after taking over power from Trump. Likewise, he did not speak to Shehbaz, who succeeded Imran in April 2022.
This letter is significant for the ties between Islamabad and Israel. White House After the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, tensions remain in Afghanistan following Imran Khan's claims that Washington had worked with the Pakistan Army and the then-opposition party to plot to force him from office through a vote of no confidence. I did.
Additionally, the letter highlights a potential realignment. bilateral relationsThe US president described the partnership between the two peoples as “critical to global and regional security.”
“The continued partnership between our two countries remains critical to ensuring the safety of our people and people around the world,” former Vice President Biden told Sharif. “The United States will continue to work with Pakistan to address the most pressing global and regional challenges of our time.” “I will do it,” he said. , adding that protecting public health, economic growth and education for all are shared visions that will continue to be pursued together.
President Moon also emphasized the various areas in which the two countries have cooperated and promised to strengthen joint efforts. He said his administration would continue to work with Pakistan to improve the environment, and specifically mentioned the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance framework.
Biden also spoke about sustainable agricultural development, water management and recovery from the devastating impacts of 2022. floods in pakistan.
He also expressed his commitment to working with Islamabad to protect human rights and promote development, amid growing U.S. concerns about freedom of speech and expression following the temporary suspension of social media in Pakistan.
“The strong partnership established between the two countries will be further strengthened,” he said in the letter.
This is the first direct communication between a U.S. president and a Pakistani leader since former Republican President Donald Trump. Biden did not bother to call then-Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in prison after taking over power from Trump. Likewise, he did not speak to Shehbaz, who succeeded Imran in April 2022.
This letter is significant for the ties between Islamabad and Israel. White House After the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, tensions remain in Afghanistan following Imran Khan's claims that Washington had worked with the Pakistan Army and the then-opposition party to plot to force him from office through a vote of no confidence. I did.
Additionally, the letter highlights a potential realignment. bilateral relationsThe US president described the partnership between the two peoples as “critical to global and regional security.”
“The continued partnership between our two countries remains critical to ensuring the safety of our people and people around the world,” former Vice President Biden told Sharif. “The United States will continue to work with Pakistan to address the most pressing global and regional challenges of our time.” “I will do it,” he said. , adding that protecting public health, economic growth and education for all are shared visions that will continue to be pursued together.
President Moon also emphasized the various areas in which the two countries have cooperated and promised to strengthen joint efforts. He said his administration would continue to work with Pakistan to improve the environment, and specifically mentioned the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance framework.
Biden also spoke about sustainable agricultural development, water management and recovery from the devastating impacts of 2022. floods in pakistan.
He also expressed his commitment to working with Islamabad to protect human rights and promote development, amid growing U.S. concerns about freedom of speech and expression following the temporary suspension of social media in Pakistan.
“The strong partnership established between the two countries will be further strengthened,” he said in the letter.
Earlier this month, U.S. lawmakers urged Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to recognize Pakistan's new government until allegations of election rigging were thoroughly investigated. In a joint letter, the lawmakers, all members of the Democratic Party, expressed concerns about pre- and post-vote rigging in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.