US calls for timely and frair elections in Pakistan

The United States has urged Pakistan to conduct elections that are “timely, free, and fair,” in accordance with the country’s laws and Constitution. This appeal was conveyed by Victoria Nuland, the US Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, on Tuesday, as reported by the US State Department.

In the telephonic exchange, Victoria Nuland extended her congratulations to Foreign Minister Jilani on his new role. The two diplomats engaged in discussions about enhancing and deepening the collaborative partnership between the United States and Pakistan, particularly addressing matters of shared interest such as Pakistan’s economic stability, prosperity, and its ongoing relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Both Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani also delved into the crucial subject of ensuring that upcoming elections in Pakistan are conducted in a manner that aligns with the country’s legal framework and constitutional norms, maintaining fairness and transparency.

Subsequently, Victoria Nuland took to the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to express her appreciation for the productive telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Jilani. Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani. Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland congratulated Foreign Minister Jilani on his appointment.