US urges Pakistan to restrain N-programme
 

Nawaz-Kerry meeting



WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Pakistan to restrain its nuclear programme, State Department Spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.

“Secretary Kerry met Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss our strong, long-term bilateral partnership and to build upon the US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue. The secretary commended the prime minister for restoring macroeco**mic stability to Pakistan over the last three years and expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s cooperation on climate change priorities,” John Kirby said.

The secretary reiterated the need for Pakistan to prevent all terrorists from using the Pakistani territory as safe havens, while commending the recent efforts by Pakistani security forces to counter the extremist violence, he said.

US State Department spokesperson said that they also spoke about regional issues, including the recent developments with regard to Afghanistan. The prime minister and Secretary Kerry expressed strong concern at the recent violence in Kashmir — particularly the army base attack — and the need for all sides to reduce tensions.

“Secretary Kerry also stressed the need for restraint in nuclear ****** programmes. The secretary praised Pakistan for hosting the Afghan refugees for over 40 years and highlighted the importance of continued respect for humanitarian principles.”



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