US expresses support for Pakistan’s democracy: Amb Blome

US expresses support for Pakistan’s democracy: Amb Blome

The US on Friday expressed support for Pakistan’s democracy and the key role of an independent press as US Ambassador Donald Blome met newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here and discussed bilateral issues, economic reforms and regional security.

Blome, who called on Sharif at the Prime Minister House here, asserted that the US considers Pakistan an important partner and hoped to work with the government to build stronger ties between the two countries.

During the meeting, Blome also expressed support of the US for Pakistan’s democracy and the key role of an independent press, Acting US Embassy Spokesperson Thomas Montgomery said in a statement.