America's reaction to the arrest of Sarim Birney

In response to the detention of Pakistan’s social leader Saram Birni, the US has said that the prevention of crimes such as human trafficking, sale and purchase of children and illegal adoption are areas of mutual interest between Pakistan and the US.

A spokesperson for the US State Department said the US takes seriously its responsibility to monitor safeguards to protect children and families involved in intercountry adoption.

To a question from a private channel, he said that we appreciate the cooperation of the Pakistani authorities on these issues.

It should be noted that FIA officials arrested Saram Birni from Karachi Airport on his return from America, an FIR has been registered against him for smuggling children from Pakistan to America.