He was responding to a question on the progress made in President’s (Trump’s) South Asia Policy which was announced in August last year.
“The US is working closely with our partners in Afghanistan. We’ve made significant progress against ISIS, reducing their presence and eliminating hundreds of fighters. We’ve eliminated their top leaders, and we’re working relentlessly to target their leadership and bases wherever they emerge,” Shah said.
In another news conference, the Pentagon said that the South Asia policy offers an opportunity to Pakistan.
“The (Defense) Secretary believes that Pakistan has an opportunity to do more with respect to regional security, and that it’s in its interests to do more with respect to regional security. It’s an opportunity, and we would welcome Pakistan’s involvement,” Pentagon Chief Press Spokesperson Dana White said.
