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US Supports Pakistan Effort to Combat Violent Extremism

US Supports Pakistan  Effort to Combat Violent Extremism

WASHINGTON - Amidst reports that Pak Army successfully attacked suspected militant hideouts close to the Af-Pak border, the Trump Administration on Friday said that it is in the long term interest of the United States to support the efforts of Pakistan to combat violent extremism and build a more stable, tolerant, democratic society.
“We believe that US long-term interests are best served by supporting Pakistan’s efforts to combat violent extremism and build a more stable, tolerant, democratic society,” a State Department spokesperson told Pajhwok Afghan News.
The spokesman was responding to reports on Pakistani military attacking suspected militant hideouts close to the Af-Pak border. “Pakistan has suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists and violent extremists,” the official said.
“The United States has long stood in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and all who fight the menace of terrorism,” it added.
“We are grateful for the sacrifices the Pakistani military and people have made in combating terrorism, shutting down terrorist safe havens, and restoring government control to parts of Pakistan that have been used as terrorist safe havens for years,” the spokesperson said. (Pajhwok)