US prepared to work with the next Pakistani govt, regardless of political party, to advance our shared interests: Matthew Miller
Says we look forward to bolstering our partnership by supporting Pakistan’s economy through trade & investment.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson congratulates people & govt of Pakistan on successful holding of national parliamentary elections.
WASHINGTON + TEHRAN ( Web News )
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that millions of Pakistanis made their voices heard by voting in Pakistan’s elections on February 8, with record numbers of Pakistani women, members of religious and ethnic minority groups, and youth registered.
In a statement issued on Friday, Matthew Miller said that we commend Pakistani poll workers, civil society, journalists and election observers for their work to protect and uphold Pakistan’s democratic and electoral institutions. We now look forward to timely, complete results that reflect the will of the Pakistani people, he said.
Matthew Miller said that we join credible international and local election observers in their assessment that these elections included undue restrictions on freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly. We condemn electoral violence, restrictions on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including attacks on media workers, and restrictions on access to the Internet and telecommunication services, and are concerned about allegations of interference in the electoral process. Claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated, he said.
Matthew Miller said that the United States is prepared to work with the next Pakistani government, regardless of political party, to advance our shared interests. We look forward to bolstering our partnership by supporting Pakistan’s economy through trade and investment. We will continue to support Pakistan strengthening its democratic institutions, engage through the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance Framework, broaden people-to-people ties, and promote human rights including freedom of expression. We are also committed to strengthening our security cooperation and creating an environment of safety and security that affords the Pakistani people the peace, democracy, and progress they deserve, he said.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson congratulates people & govt of Pakistan on successful holding of national parliamentary elections.
Spokesperson of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated people and government of Pakistan on the successful holding of the national parliamentary elections in Pakistan.
In a statement issued on twitter on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said “congratulations to the people & @GovtofPakistan on the successful holding of the national parliamentary elections in #Pakistan, indicating the strong position of democracy in the country. Wishing success of the government & the people of the friendly, neighborly & brotherly country of #Pakistan in completing this process, forming the new parliament and government & the increasing prosperity of the country” he said.