By IRNA
Islamabad : The United States says it would support the democratic government of Pakistan to make the country safe and economically prosperous.
Addressing a joint news conference with PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari after their meeting here Friday, US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said when the new Government comes out with its plans and programmes the United States would look for ways to provide support for the purpose.
To a question he said the aim of the war on terror is to make Pakistan, Afghanistan and other countries of the world safer and the United States is working with the Governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan to achieve that objective.
Asif Ali Zardari said he told the host that people of Pakistan are hospitable and willing to engage the United States through dialogue.
He said we are looking for a long term and constructive relationship with the United States.
Replying to a question he said the war on terror is our own war as our own people and children are becoming victim of terrorism.
To another question he said we will protect sovereignty of Pakistan at all costs.