FO terms US state dept statement on Imran-Pompeo call 'factually incorrect'
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 24, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday termed the United States State Department’s readout about the call between Prime Minister Imran Khan and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “factually incorrect”.
A statement issued by the State Department said: “Secretary Pompeo raised the importance of Pakistan taking decisive action against all terrorists operating in Pakistan and its vital role in promoting the Afghan peace process.”
However, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said, “Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by US State Dept on today’s phone call between PM Khan & Secy Pompeo.
“There was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan.”
Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by US State Dept on today’s phone call btwn PM Khan & Sec Pompeo. There was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan. This shd be immediately corrected.
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@ForeignOfficePk) August 23, 2018
In a phone call, Pompeo wished Khan success in the wake of his being sworn in as prime minister in Islamabad Saturday after a victory in national elections on July 25.
He expressed his willingness to work with the new government towards a productive bilateral relation.