Pompeo offers greetings to Pakistan on Independence Day

WASHINGTON (92 News) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday extended his greetings to Pakistan on the occasion of its Independence Day. In a press statement released, Pompeo expressed hope over the bilateral ties between the two countries strengthening over time to maintain stability and peace in the region. “On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to offer my warmest greetings to the people of Pakistan as they mark their Independence Day,” the statement read. “Over the years, the United States and Pakistan have achieved much when we have worked together in partnership. In the coming year, we hope to build on the important commitments made during recent visit by Prime Minister Imran Khan and senior leadership of the Government of Pakistan, and deepen our vital efforts to promote regional stability and peace,” it added. “We also hope to tap into the enormous potential of the US-Pakistan trade relationship, delivering greater prosperity to both our countries and further strengthening the bonds between our peoples,” it stated.

I join @SecPompeo to extend our best wishes to the Pakistani people on their independence day. We hope to strengthen our relationship over the coming year & build upon PM Khan’s recent visit to achieve greater prosperity for our peoples. AGW pic.twitter.com/kVwB30GcVX

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The nation is celebrating the 73rd Independence Day as Kashmir Solidarity Day to express full support to Kashmiri brethren facing renewed Indian repression. Protest rallies will be taken out in all small and major cities of the country and seminars are being organized to highlight the plight of oppressed people in Occupied Kashmir. The government has decided to celebrate the Independence Day to express solidarity with people of Occupied Kashmir and entire nation in unified voice will reiterate moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri brethren. Meanwhile, brisk preparations continued to celebrate the Independence Day with traditional enthusiasm and zeal across the country. People purchased national flags, Kashmir flags, banners, badges and pictures of national heroes who struggled tirelessly to achieve a separate homeland for Muslims of subcontinent.