Re: US cannot pay $5,000 a Nato truck to Pakistan: Panetta
Dear Rangoli,
The spokesperson to the President, Farhatullah Babar, made it clear that the invitation was unconditional and not linked to the reopening of ground lines of communication for NATO or to any other issues. It’s been over six months since the Pakistani government decided to close the NATO supply route through Pakistan. Our officials have only attempted to create a common ground and find a resolution through several meetings during this period**.** We only wish to see our countries move forward for the sake of achieving our common objectives. The seriousness of the situation between the two independent nations at times certainly created a difference of opinions. But it would be wrong to imply that the U.S. is resorting to unethical ways like blackmailing. We have not hit a dead end regarding the discussions. We remain hopeful that a resolution is possible and that we can move forward together for the good of the region.
LTC Taylor,
DET, United States Central Command
www.Centcom.mil/Ur