Associated Press Service
ISLAMABAD:The US National Security Advisor, Gen (Retd) James Jones met Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the Foreign Office on Friday and conveyed a strong message of support from President Obama for Pakistan-US strategic partnership.Gen. James Jones was accompanied by his Deputy for counter-terrorism, John Brennan.Minister of Defence Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar and Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin also participated in the meeting during which bilateral and regional issues were discussed.
The US National Security Advisor also conveyed appreciation to the Government, people and the armed forces of Pakistan for their valiant struggle against extremism and terrorism and pledged the US Administration’s complete support.
In addition to highlighting the need to focus on Pakistan-US bilateral relations, the Foreign Minister raised the issue of peace and security in Afghanistan and its repercussions on Pakistan.
Need for close coordination and consultations on all issues of importance was also underlined.
The US National Security Advisor also conveyed appreciation to the Government, people and the armed forces of Pakistan for their valiant struggle against extremism and terrorism and pledged the US Administration’s complete support.
In addition to highlighting the need to focus on Pakistan-US bilateral relations, the Foreign Minister raised the issue of peace and security in Afghanistan and its repercussions on Pakistan.
Need for close coordination and consultations on all issues of importance was also underlined.
