New Delhi: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is still waiting for a telephone call from US President Joe Biden.
Since the inauguration as US president on January 20, 2021, Biden has summoned a number of world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
However, he had not contacted Pakistani PM.
Imran congratulated the Democratic leader when he took an oval office in January.
I congratulate the President @Jeebiden at his inauguration.
Look forward to working with @potus in building a stronger …
https://t.co/Fylu5Y8D8Y- Imran Khan (@imrankhanPTI) 1611161731000IT It seems a Biden decision not to give phone calls to Imran Khan, even after almost 7 months assuming The American presidency, may have “impact” for US-Pakistani relations.
At least, this is what is suggested by Pakistani National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf has suggested in an interview.
“The President of the United States has not spoken to the State Prime Minister who is so important that according to the US itself is making-or-rest in some cases, in some cases, in Afghanistan – we struggle to understand the signal, right?” Yusuf told the financial times in a interview.
“If a telephone call is a concession, if the security relationship is a concession, Pakistan has an option,” added Pakistan NSA.
However, he did not describe what these choices were for Pakistan and if and when Pakistan would train “choice” for PM it did not get a courtesy call from the US President.
President @Jeebiden and I am committed to rule-based international commands.
We hope to consolidate …
https://t.co/EyuzMJDPSV- Narendra Modi (@Narendramodi) 1612805609000ON US President does not call Pakistani PM, a Biden Administrative Officer told FT: “There are still a number of world leaders President Biden has not Can speak personally.
He hopes to talk to Prime Minister Khan when the time is right.
“Biden made a series of phone calls to type US allies after taking over the US presidency.
He spoke to PM Modi on February 8, 2021 where two leaders agreed to continue close cooperation to promote free and open indo-Pacific and to rebuild the world economy.
There are no calls from Biden: Pak reminds us of ‘options’
