US assures to expand ‘multidimensional partnership' with Pakistan

This he said in a meeting with Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional situation with special reference to Afghanistan and agreed on the importance of promoting the Afghan-led reconciliation process, Radio Pakistan reported.

John Kerry appreciated Pakistan’s determination to eliminate terrorist groups in Pakistan’s tribal belt with considerable success.

The two sides also reviewed Pakistan-US bilateral relations. Secretary Kerry said he would like to visit Pakistan in the near future to review bilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues.