Pakistan 'enormous, resourceful, important country', ties must be recalibrated and made even-handed, says Fred Kempe
WASHINGTON:
Experts and officials dealing with the relations between Pakistan and the United States expressed hope that their future is bright, arguing that ties between the two countries have been topsy-turvy, but contended that this low-key phase, post-Afghan war period allows both Islamabad and Washington to start afresh, de-hyphenate, and pluck low-hanging fruits, with a view to building cooperative mechanisms on issues of common concern like climate change.
They stressed the need for expending time and energising in bolstering cooperation in the fields of environment, economy, technology and agriculture.
They shared these thoughts at a two-day conference organised by the Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR), University of Lahore, The School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, South Asia Centre, Atlantic Council, and Engro Corporation.
The summit brought together Pakistani and American experts and officials to discuss a range of themes critical to the future of Pak-US relations.
The conference was opened by a welcome address delivered by CEO and President Atlantic Council Fred Kempe. Lamenting the negative titles associated with Pakistan-US relations, Kempe said that Pakistan is an enormous, resourceful, and important country, and therefore ties must be recalibrated and made even-handed.
The conference...
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