Pakistan stands with US, international community against terrorism: Aizaz Chaudhry

WASHINGTON: Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan stands with United States and the international community against terrorism.

The ambassador was addressing a ceremony at the Pakistani embassy in Washington.

He said that Pakistan Army has not only faced hostility from its eastern neighbor, India, but also took adequate action against terrorists.

Pakistan has enhanced its diplomatic efforts and reiterated its strong commitment towards establishment of longstanding peace in Afghanistan.

The efforts come as a backdrop of the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s strategy for the region in August, harshly criticising Pakistan for providing a safe haven to "agents of chaos".

The US president cleared the way for the deployment of thousands more US troops to Afghanistan, backtracking from his promise to rapidly end America's longest war, while pillorying ally Pakistan.

After the criticism, Pakistan proceeded to display its displeasure at Trump's remarks and postponed a visit by US acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells.

On August 24, in a meeting of the National Security Committee, the government strongly rejected certain allegations levelled against the country.

A statement released also said that Pakistan has an interest in Afghanistan’s peace and stability and the country has dealt with the Afghan refugee problem after the withdrawal of Russia.