Working to strengthen infrastructure of Pakistan: Hillary

Working to strengthen infrastructure of Pakistan: Hillary

Updated at: 0823 PST, Saturday, December 05, 2009 WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the United States has joined with the people of Pakistan in deep concern about the threats posed by al-Qaeda and its extremist allies. “We condemn the violence that has been inflicted on innocent Pakistani people in the recent months with bombings and other brutal assaults targeting civilians, military and other important aspects of the country and society. We are committed to Pakistan’s security, stability and sovereignty,” Hillary said. In a message to the Pakistanis, she said President Obama’s strategy reflected the American nation’s commitment to building a broad partnership with the Pakistaniis, based on common values and a shared commitment to democratic rule, robust economic development, the defeat of militants and terrorists who are hiding along Pakistan’s western border, and the safety and security of all the Pakistanis. “We have requested a significant increase in economic development assistance, including through the landmark Kerry-Lugar-Berman legislation. We are launching initiatives to help strengthen Pakistan’s infrastructure, especially in energy and water, so the Pakistanis can have the resources required in homes, schools and businesses,” she said.