Pakistan, US ties must go beyond counter-terror: Gilani
October 13th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said the relationship between Pakistan and the US must go beyond coordination on counter-terrorism.
Gilani was talking to Marc Grossman, US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, who called on him, reported Xinhua.
The ties between Washington and Islamabad had become strained after US commandos gunned down Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad May 2.
Thursday’s meeting focused on the Pakistan-US ties with special reference to Afghanistan and the current regional and international issues, an official said.
Gilani expressed the resolve of the government and the people of Pakistan to fight against terror.
Both the sides agreed to pursue bilateral cooperation in the field of trade, water, power and infrastructure.
Grossman arrived in Pakistan Thursday morning.
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