London meeting: Kerry, Sartaj discuss Pak-India ties
Top US diplomat says both countries have shared interest on issue of terror threat.
File photo of Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz (L) and US Secretary of State John Kerry (R). PHOTO: AFP
WASHINGTON:
Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and US Secretary of State John Kerry met in London on Saturday and discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral cooperation and Pakistan-India relations, the US State Department said.
The two officials also spoke about “Iraq and concerns about ISIL, regional economic integration as well, including regional relations between Pakistan and India,” she added.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 15th, 2014.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and US Secretary of State John Kerry met in London on Saturday and discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral cooperation and Pakistan-India relations, the US State Department said.
According to US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf, during the meeting the top US diplomat said both countries have a shared interest on the issue of terror threat.
“What the secretary did in his meeting with the national security advisor was reaffirm our commitment to working with Pakistan in their efforts to counter terrorism.”
The two officials also spoke about “Iraq and concerns about ISIL, regional economic integration as well, including regional relations between Pakistan and India,” she added.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 15th, 2014.