Munter launches diplomatic efforts

RECORDER REPORT

ISLAMABAD: US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has launched diplomatic efforts to defuse tension between Pakistan and US in the wake of NATO/ISAF attack inside Pakistan killing 24 Pakistani soldiers.

According to US Embassy's Facebook page, Ambassador Munter met with Pakistani government officials in Islamabad. In their contacts, these US diplomatic and military leaders each stressed - in addition to their sympathies and a commitment to review the circumstances of the incident - the importance of the US-Pakistani partnership, which serves the mutual interests of the people of both the country.

The embassy also quoted Ambassador Munter as saying, "I have seen press accounts of an incident on the Pakistani-Afghan border in which Pakistani soldiers were reportedly killed. I regret the loss of life of any Pakistani servicemen, and pledge that the United States will work closely with Pakistan to investigate this incident."

Meanwhile, the website mentioned that Secretary Clinton, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and US & NATO forces commander in Afghanistan Gen. John R. Allen called their Pakistani counterparts as well. "All these leaders pledged to remain in close contact with their Pakistani counterparts going forward as we work through this challenging time," it added.