Washington: The US has said that it stands with Pakistan in the war against terrorism. Protests around the world, including Pakistan, should be peaceful.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, while talking to the media, said that the Pakistani government should deal with the protesters with respect. However, the protests should also be peaceful. We stand with Pakistan in the war against terrorism.
He said that there is a constant discussion with his Indian counterpart about a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh leader.
Matthew Miller avoided answering a question about threats received by members of the newly elected Donald Trump’s cabinet.
He said that the US wants to end the civil war in Syria through a political process. Iran is supporting the Syrian president through fighters from Iraq. While the US and France are monitoring the ceasefire in Lebanon.