The United States Department of Defense has affirmed that it maintains active security cooperation with Pakistan, particularly emphasizing efforts in counter-terrorism. Pentagon spokesman General Patrick confirmed this during a press briefing, highlighting the ongoing partnership between the two nations in combating terrorism.
“Security cooperation with Pakistan remains robust, with a specific focus on counter-terrorism,” he stated, responding to inquiries about the current status of US-Pakistan defense relations. General Patrick emphasized the longstanding collaboration between the two countries in their joint efforts against terrorism, noting that discussions on security cooperation regularly feature in bilateral engagements.
While acknowledging the strong foundation of US-Pakistan defense ties, General Patrick did not disclose specific details regarding any new security assistance packages for counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan. When asked about potential updates or changes in the security assistance framework, he remarked, “I have no new announcements at this time.”
This statement reaffirms the United States’ commitment to collaborating with Pakistan on security matters, highlighting their shared focus on counter-terrorism despite the absence of new announcements.
