WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry has said that although Pakistan desires good relations with its war ally, it cannot be made the scapegoat for the failures of others in Afghanistan. Speaking at the University of California, he critic
ised the military pursuits and misadventures of the US. “Peace in Afghanistan is in Pakistan’s own interest. However, peace will remain elusive by the pursuit of a purely military solution and that the political reconciliation is the only option to move forward.” The talk was o
rganised by the Center for India and South Asia of UCLA and the ambassador seiz
ed the opportunity to emphasise
the longevity of good relations between Pakistan and the United States, which is marked by severe ups and downs. He stress
ed the importance of Pakistan and US working together an
d highlight
ed the mutual geo-strategic benefits heralded by long-term and stable cooperation.
Published in Daily Times, February 15th 2018.
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