Vedant Patel, the chief deputy spokesman for the US State Department, stated on Monday that the US wants to see a prosperous and secure Pakistan.

A wealthy and stable Pakistan is in the interests of US-Pakistan ties, he told the Washington, DC, press media. “A statement cannot be given on every diplomatic contact,” the statement reads. “We are engaged with Pakistan directly on several issues.”

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In response to a query, Patel stated: “We engage directly with our Pakistani partners on the issues that are of importance to the United States and are of significance to broader regional security and stability.”