Sunday, December 4, 2011

Obama Offers Condolences to Pakistan President


President Asif Ali Zardari

Readout of the President's Call to Pakistani President Zardari

Earlier today the President placed a phone call to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to personally express his condolences on the tragic loss of twenty-four Pakistani soldiers this past week along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The President made clear that this regrettable incident was not a deliberate attack on Pakistan and reiterated the United States’ strong commitment to a full investigation. The two Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship, which is critical to the security of both nations, and they agreed to stay in close touch.

Photo source: SirSadiq at en.wikipedia
Permission: Public Domain

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