U.S. and Pakistan Work Closely on Security Spokesman Duguid (Feb. 16): "I do, however, want to reemphasize that the United States and Pakistan work closely together on security issues in combating terrorism that threatens both of our societies. We have had a close relationship with the Pakistani Government and I suspect that we will continue to work with them in pursuance of a policy that blunts the ability of extremist groups to attack both of our societies." Daily Press Briefing»
Pakistan-India Dialogue Assistant Secretary Crowley (Feb. 11): "We have always encouraged dialogue between Pakistan and India. Of course, this is a decision for both countries to make on their own. But in our various discussions with leaders from Pakistan and India, we have long encouraged them to resume the kind of dialogue that the two countries have had at various times in the past." Press Briefing»
Special Representative Holbrooke and Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack speak about their trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan Special Representative Holbrooke (Feb. 3): "Our goal is nothing less than to help Afghanistan restore its agricultural sector to the vibrant export economy that it once had, and which was progressively destroyed starting in 1978." Full Text»