The US has declared Maryam Nawaz’s election as chief minister as a milestone.
US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, in a press briefing, that the election of Maryam Nawaz as the chief minister is a milestone in Pakistani politics.
The spokesperson said that Pakistan has a long-standing partnership, and the Washington values the alliance with Islamabad.
Matthew Miller said that a prosperous and democratic Pakistan is important to the interests of the United States and Pakistan, and will continue to focus on advancing common interests with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and his government.
He further said that he is looking forward to cooperating with Pakistan to include women in the political stream of the country.
