ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statement regarding Pakistan, saying that Pakistan-US relations are important for promoting mutual respect, shared interests, peace and stability in the region.
In a statement, Sherry Rehman said the US Secretary of State’s remarks acknowledged Pakistan’s geographical significance and the importance of maintaining constructive relations between the two countries.
She said Pakistan had demonstrated its diplomatic capabilities at the international level through its efforts to mediate in the Iran-US conflict.
She said that the recognition of Pakistan as a mediator by all parties to the Iran-US conflict was clear evidence of the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s diplomatic role.
Sherry Rehman said Pakistan was a peace-loving country that had consistently preferred dialogue and diplomacy for resolving disputes.
She reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to play a positive diplomatic role in promoting lasting peace and stability in the region.
Sherry Rehman emphasized that Pakistan remained committed to peace, while safeguarding the country’s security, sovereignty and the protection of its people remained the highest priority.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
