US Congratulates Pakistan, India On ‘Cricket Diplomacy’
By KUNA
The United States congratulated on Thursday Pakistan and India on their “cricket diplomacy” and hoped it builds on substantial progress made in the bilateral relation between the two countries.
“The United States congratulates the people of Pakistan and India on the cricket match between the two nations’ teams, and their respective Prime Ministers on their promising cricket diplomacy”, said State Department spokesperson Mark Toner in a statement.
“The match showcased world-class cricket, sportsmanship, and statesmanship. The expansion of dialogue between India and Pakistan is a welcome and encouraging development for both countries, for the region, and for the world. It builds on the substantial progress achieved by the Interior and Home Secretaries earlier this week”, he added.
Toner noted that the United States “welcomes the ongoing engagement between India and Pakistan. We continue to believe that talks should continue at a pace, time, and scope of the two governments’ choosing”.
“We applaud both leaders and their citizens for the creative initiative, warm spirit and friendly competition on display during the match”, he concluded.
