Pakistan-US need to take 'realistic approach' to ties: FO

Foreign Office spokesperson said there is a desire on both sides to build consensus on issues.

ISLAMABAD: On a day when the US recalled its officials from Pakistan, negotiating to reopen the Nato supply route closed since last November, the Foreign Office Spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan said Pakistan and United States will have to adopt a realistic approach to improve bilateral relations.

Talking to Pakistan Television, he said that Pakistan-US relations are important and there is a desire on both sides to build consensus on issues.

Replying to a question, he said that both the sides shared their concerns and perspectives on different issues.

He said nobody should have any doubt about Pakistan's sacrifices in the war against terrorism.

He added that Pakistan continues to remain engaged with the US on all issues and decisions would be taken in the best national interest.