Washington: America condemned the recent uptick in terrorist attacks in Pakistan and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller , highlighting the country’s continuing struggle against terrorism and pledging continued counter terrorism cooperation.
“We condemn these and all terrorist attacks,” Miller stated during a press briefing. “The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists and violent extremists, and our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those killed or impacted by recent attacks.”
Miller reiterated the United States’ commitment to collaborating with Pakistan’s government and institutions to counter militant threats.
He emphasised the ongoing counterterrorism partnership, which includes high-level dialogues and consultations to strengthen Pakistan’s civilian and military capabilities to detect, prevent, and respond to such threats.
“We remain committed to engaging with government leaders and civilian institutions to identify opportunities to build capacity in detecting, preventing, and responding to threats posed by militant terrorist groups,” he said.
When asked about the role of militant groups based in Afghanistan, Miller underlined the need for bilateral cooperation but did not comment on specific actions against terrorist hideouts in Kabul.
The US acknowledged the challenges posed by cross-border militancy and emphasised the importance of its partnership with Pakistan in addressing these threats.
Miller noted: “We continue to have an important bilateral counterterrorism partnership with the Government of Pakistan, and it includes regular high-level dialogues.”
