- Fatemi discusses LoC issue with Senator John McCain
WASHINGTON, December 9: Senator John McCain, Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has reiterated the US commitment to remain engaged with Pakistan in promoting lasting peace and stability in the region.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Friday, he expressed these views during a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi.
The Special Assistant informed the Senator about the overall security situation in the region and significant gains made by Pakistani forces following the successful military operations in North Waziristan which were aimed at eliminating all terrorists, without any discrimination, from Pakistani soil.
The regional situation including Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan and the growing tension across the line of control (LoC) and the Working Boundary were also discussed.
Recalling his visit to Pakistan in summer this year, Senator McCain appreciated the efforts by Pakistan to eliminate terrorist outfits from the region and assured the SASC’s continued support in realizing the common objective of defeating terrorism.
He congratulated Pakistan on successful transition in the military command and reiterated the US commitment to remain engaged with Pakistan in promoting lasting peace and stability in the region. Tariq Fatemi also invited Senator McCain to visit Pakistan next year.-DNA
