Sharif's decision to invite Singh a positive step: US

May 14, 2013 11:10

Nawaz Sharif's decision to invite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a "positive sign", the United States has said and expressed its willingness to work with the new government in Pakistan.

"We have seen those comments. I don't want to analyze it too much, but to say that it is a positive step and we look forward to working with the new government as it's formed," State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters at her maiden news conference in her current position.

Psaki was responding to questions on the invitation by Sharif to Singh to attend his swearing in ceremony. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry called the new elected leader of Pakistan to congratulate him on his electoral success.

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