The nominee for the position of US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford has said at his Senate confirmation hearing that the relationship with Pakistan is fundamental to the US’ vital national security interests.
General Joseph Dunford said the US will need to continue cooperation with Pakistan to defeat al Qaeda, support Pakistan’s stability, and achieve a lasting peace in Afghanistan. He said that Pakistan has cooperated with the US in its operations against al Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Appreciating Pakistan Army’s role in the war against terrorism, Dunford, currently the commandant of the US Marine Corps, told senators that …read more
Source: Pakistan Today
