VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistani FM says US Gave No Warning of Suspect
时间：2019-01-12 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2008年（九月）
Pakistan's foreign minister says officials were not warned about a suspected U.S. missile strike that occurred hours after the top U.S. commander said the United States would respect Pakistan's sovereignty. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad.
Pakistani FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi speaks during an interview (File photo)
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told reporters in Islamabad that Admiral Mike Mullen had given a clear commitment to Pakistan's sovereignty in meeting with Pakistan officials.
Hours after the meetings, locals in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal 1 region reported missiles fired from a suspected U.S. drone aircraft killed at least five people. Local media reports said the target was a suspected militant 2 camp and some of the dead were foreigners.
Qureshi said the government had not been informed about a missile strike beforehand.
"Now if there was an attack later in the night, that means there is some sort of an institutional disconnect on their side and if so, they will have to sort it out," he said.
Pakistani officials have protested what they say have been violations 3 of the secretive terms of engagement for U.S. strikes on Pakistani territory. In particular, officials have denounced a raid by U.S. commandoes earlier this month. The military said it would protect Pakistan's sovereignty at all costs.
But in recent days political leaders have toned down their criticisms and Foreign Minister Qureshi said the government is committed to remaining engaged with the United States in fighting terrorism.
"There are people who genuinely fear that these organizations - al Qaida and elements of Taliban - are threatening them in mainland U.S. and other European places," Qureshi noted 4. "Now we as friends and allies have to understand their concern and address their concern. At the same time they have to understand that our strategy is not just purely 5 military."
Qureshi said Pakistan's President Asif Zardari and other top officials are expected to visit the United States next week for meetings with U.S. officials, including President George W. Bush.
- He became skilled in several tribal lingoes.他精通几种部族的语言。
- The country was torn apart by fierce tribal hostilities.那个国家被部落间的激烈冲突弄得四分五裂。
- Some militant leaders want to merge with white radicals.一些好斗的领导人要和白人中的激进派联合。
- He is a militant in the movement.他在那次运动中是个激进人物。
- This is one of the commonest traffic violations. 这是常见的违反交通规则之例。
- These violations of the code must cease forthwith. 这些违犯法规的行为必须立即停止。
- The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
- Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。