WASHINGTON: Democratic Pakistan critical to the interests of United States, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday. hours after Shahbaz Sharif was elected as prime minister.
Former-prime minister Imran Khan repeatedly accused the US for support no-confidence movement is lead to his overthrow at the beginning of Sunday – and refused to accept recently -elected Prime Minister, saying that “there can be no greater insult to this country” – but the Joe Biden administration denied any role.
At a briefing at the White House, Psaki said: “We support peaceful upholding of constitutional democratic principles, we do not support one political party over Another.”
White House Press secretary said the United States “definitely” supports the principles of rule of law and equal justice according to law.
Will Biden call Shehbaz?
Psaki added that the US values ​​its longstanding cooperation with Pakistan and has always considered a prosperous and democratic Pakistan critical US interests – what remains unchanged regardless of who there is guidance.
In response to a question about whether Biden would call Shehbaz, Psaki said: “In terms of future calls, I have nothing to predict at the moment and time, obviously we will stay in close touch with them in range of levels.”
As Biden assumed the role of President of the United States office in 2021, Imran Khan and Biden did not have a telephone conversation.
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