Pakistan Hopes Better Relations With US Under Biden
Prime Minister Imran Khan was among the first leaders in the world who felicitated US President as he took the office
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US President with the world leaders including Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan eyeing a shift in the policies of the hegemon with hopes of better relations with new White House administration.
Imran Khan was among the first leaders in the world who felicitated US President Joe Biden as he took the office.
Pakistan hopes of a better outlook of Pak-US relations under Biden which had been on an undulated path after 9/11 but slightly improved during the past few years.
I congratulate President @JoeBiden on his inauguration. Look forward to working with @POTUS in building a stronger Pak-US partnership through trade & economic engagement, countering climate change, improving public health, combating corruption & promoting peace in region & beyond
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 20, 2021
The future of the relations between the Pakistan and United States, under its new administration, is something that would be impactful.
Pakistan has embarked on a new journey after China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which the country believes is a fortune-changer.
With the Afghan Peace Process underway, how the relations between Prime Minister Imran Khan and US President Joe Biden develop will steer the overall political situation of the region.
News360 Correspondent Javed Noor did an exclusive interview with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, who heads Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said that Donald Trump was an extremist and there was no difference between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The policies of both leaders were based on prejudice, division, and contradiction, emphasizing that must be changed.
As far as CPEC is concerned, it is most important for Pakistan as the country’s core interests were attached to it.
“US knows that it cannot rupture our relations with China”, Senator Mushahid Syed said.
He said that the American system is a barter system. ” You have to give something to get something in return”, Senator explained.
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US needs Pakistan in the Afghanistan Peace Process. “If we are giving them a chance for peace in Afghanistan and cooperating with them, we should also ask United States to back down on the FATF issue.”
“I see a ray of hope for Kashmiris too because Joe Biden made a statement about Kashmir six months ago while US Vice-President Kamala Harris had been vocal about it too.
Senator Mushahid Hussain hopes that the Biden administration will raise its voice on the Kashmir issue and violation of human rights.
