US State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Tuesday said Washington supports the democratic and constitutional system in Pakistan.
While Addressing his last press conference as US State Department spokesperson, Ned Price said the USA does not take any position between political parties. “We do not support any political leader.”
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Ned Price stepped down after more than two years and will now take up a new position reporting to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“Today was my final in-person press briefing. One person stands at the podium, but briefing requires assistance from many more. Thanks to my colleagues for the teamwork and to the reporters who ask tough and necessary questions every day. I’m grateful to have had this opportunity,” Mr. Price announced in a tweet.
Indian-American Vedant Patel, who is currently the deputy spokesperson, will be the interim US State Department spokesperson after Ned Price stepped down.
Remember that Ned Price is an American national security expert and a former CIA officer who served as the spokesperson for the United States Department of State during the Biden administration. Ned Price was sworn in as US State Department spokesperson on 20th January 2021, the day Joe Biden was inaugurated as president. His service was marked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the chaotic withdrawal of diplomats and other personnel from Afghanistan.
Prior to his role at the State Department, Price was a Special Assistant to President Obama and Senior Director for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council. He is also a regular commentator on national security issues for various media outlets.
