The United States on Wednesday praised the services of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani, ousted after being accused of urging the Americans to stop the Pakistani military from seizing power. Spokesman Mark Toner said the State Department had not yet received formal notification from Pakistan about Haqqani’s resignation and his replacement, but acknowledged Islamabad’s appointment of democracy advocate Sherry Rehman as the new envoy.
“We certainly look forward to working together with her as we continue to build a strong, cooperative relationship between our two countries,” Toner said. “We have appreciated Ambassador Haqqani’s strong support for US-Pakistan relations throughout his tenure.”
