Summary Says Pakistan and US should continue endeavours to curb terrorism for regional stability.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif says his government wants to work together with the United States to overcome common challenges of extremism and terrorism.
He expressed these views during talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington. The talks were held at a dinner hosted in honor of the Prime Minister by John Kerry at the State Department.
The two sides discussed ways to further deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in various sectors. They also discussed the regional situation as well as Afghanistan. The Prime Minister said his government is making all out efforts to revive national economy and improve law and order situation in the country.
John Kerry in his remarks underlined Pakistan's vital role in regional stability. He hoped that the visit of the Prime Minister would further expand relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will meet President Obama on Wednesday. He is likely to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation and stress an end to the US drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal areas. He will also express Pakistan's views on Afghan security situation beyond 2014‚ after withdrawal of foreign troops.
The Prime Minister will also interact with senior US administration officials and Congressional leaders. Nawaz Sharif will also reach out to American entrepreneur in a meeting with US-Pakistan Business Council with a message of facilitation for foreign investment in the energy and other potential sectors.
He will address US Institute of Peace and spell out his government's policy on dealing with challenges facing the country.
The Prime Minister's delegation includes Finance Minister Ishaq Dar‚ National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz‚ Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and Secretary Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani.
US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Washington.
They exchanged views on Pakistan-US bilateral economic ties and cooperation in energy sector.
