Washington: Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has said that the United States has a healthy military-to-military relationship with the Pakistani armed forces and we expect that this relationship will continue.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told a news conference that Pakistan recognizes Pakistan's key role in the region and its sacrifices in the war on terror, according to the Associated Press. The Pakistani people themselves have fallen victim to terrorism in their own country.
John Kirby added that the United States shared its interests with Pakistan for security and stability in the region.
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Asked about former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's accusation against the United States of overthrowing his government, the Pentagon spokesman said: "I think you can understand that we do not comment on domestic politics inside Pakistan.
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The Pentagon spokesman's statement came as opposition leader in Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif was sworn in as the new prime minister and called for a long-term relationship with the United States.
Earlier, White House spokeswoman Jane Sackie said on the change of prime minister in Pakistan that a democratic Pakistan is important for US interests.
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