ISLAMABAD: Visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday held a one-on-one meeting with Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations.
Officials said the US diplomat, who arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday night on a three-day visit, called on Sartaj Aziz at the Foreign Ministry. They reportedly exchanged views over Pak-Afghan relations and Islamabad’s assistance in US talks with Taliban at Doha.
The one-on-one meeting was later followed by delegation-level talks featuring US cooperation in Pakistan energy and economic sector. US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson was also present.
US Secretary of State John Kerry during his visit to Pakistan will reinforce Washington’s continuing commitment to Pakistan.
During his stay‚ he will hold talks with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The two sides are expected to discuss resumption of strategic dialogue.
A statement released by State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki in Washington‚ said Kerry is in Pakistan “for consultations with the newly elected civilian government and to reinforce the United States’ continuing commitment to the Pakistani people.”
