Quetta: The United States ambassador to Islamabad Cameron Munter has said that war against terror is a join war of US and Pakistan and Pakistan army and security forces are the front line forces combating this war adding that his country would continue to extend its support for economic stability of Pakistan.
While talking to media after meeting local Baloch leaders and attending the Baloch Jirga in Quetta, Munter said the participation in Baloch Jirga was constructive and positive and he was given a first-hand account of the problems being faced by local Baloch Sardars.
The ambassador said a comprehensive strategy has been made to provide maximum facilities to people of Balochistan in the sectors of health and education, upon which implementation will be started very soon.
“Balochistan is a proud province with a remarkable history, wonderful people, and strong traditions. I feel very fortunate to experience this firsthand by being included in this Pashtun tribal jirga.
By meeting face to face as we have today, we can address the difficult issues facing Balochistan province together, in a spirit of open communication and collaboration,” said Munter.
He said that US government would extend its cooperation for the development of Balochistan and several projects would be initiated for providing basic facilities to the public. He said that he has great respect from his heart for the Pakistani army, police and other security agencies.
He said that it’s not easy to fight against the terrorists but Pakistani army and other security agencies have been combating all terror activities. As more than 100,000 Pak Army soldiers are fighting in tribal areas of Pakistan to fight against the militants.
The ambassador maintained that due to the Raymond Davis case the relations between US-Pakistan were disturbed; however, it has been dealt wisely and solved that issue successfully which again normalized the relations of both the countries.
“The war on terror is a joint battle of US and Pakistan and US is fighting this war along with Pakistan”, Munter said.
He urged that Pak-US coalition is indispensable for progress, wellbeing and peace in the region. We have pledged collectively to fight against terrorists. Therefore, US appreciates all the proposals to create economic and employment opportunities in the Pashto speaking areas of Balochistan, so that, the people could improve their economic conditions.
He said terrorists are targeting Americans and Pakistanis and despite difficulties Pakistan and US are united. Pakistan’s future is not linked to aid but linked to social and economic development. The US ambassador said cooperation with Pakistan would continue till establishment of peace and economic stability.
Meanwhile, on the occasion, Nawab Ayez Khan Jogazai has said that we have talked to the US Ambassador regarding the Balochistan issues, particularly to remove the backwardness of province. He maintained that the funds which are administered from US, unfortunately, people are not receiving; therefore, the problems are still there.
Munter assured that all possible efforts will be made to provide maximum facilities to the commoners of Balochistan and strategy will be made for transparent transfer of funds.
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