ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is desirous of bringing greater depth and economic substance to its relationship with the United States.
In a meeting with the US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale in Islamabad on Thursday, Nawaz Sharif said that important decisions agreed during his visit to the United States have generated a new momentum in steering the bilateral relations forward.
The prime minister said that the Pak-US strategic dialogue has been instrumental in identifying the achievements made so far and setting new targets under six working groups.
Sharif said that looks forward to have useful exchange of views on bilateral issues with President Barack Obama during his visit to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington later this month.
Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan has a vital stake in peace, stability and development in Afghanistan and is engaged in sincere and consistent efforts for promoting reconciliation through an Afghan owned and Afghan led peace process.
The US ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for revival of peace in Afghanistan.
David Hale said that peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of entire region and Pakistan’s endeavors in this regard will help a great deal.
