WASHINGTON: As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to form a new government in Pakistan, the United States of America is looking forward to collaborate with the new regime in furthering the goals of security and peace in South Asia.

A State Department’s spokesperson said “As Pakistan’s elected leaders form a new government, the United States will look for opportunities to work with them to advance our goals of security, stability, and prosperity in South Asia.”

Referring to the US strategy for South Asia and issue of peace talks in Afghanistan, the US official asserted that Washington intends to maintain close relations with Islamabad and will be working alongside the new government.—INP