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Khurshid Kasuri meets Nancy Pelosy in Washington
WASHINGTON:
US Congress speaker Nancy Pelosy in a meeting with Pakistan’s
foreign minister Khurshid Kasuri at Capitol Hill, has praised Pakistan’s
role in restoring peace and stability in the region.
During the meeting, they discussed the ongoing cooperation between
Pakistan and Afghanistan in the area of war against terrorism. The
foreign minister informed the speaker about Pakistan's efforts to
control the border including fencing at selective places and introduction
of the biometric card system to control movement.
Nancy Pelosi highlighted Pakistan's importance in creating conditions
of peace and stability in the region and said the United States is
appreciative of the country's efforts.
The foreign minister complimented Nancy Pelosi on her election as
the first woman in the US history to be Speaker of the House of Representative.
Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri also discussed the regional situation
with Congressman Tom Lantos. He also had a comprehensive exchange
of views with Senator John Kerry regarding the situation in the Middle
East, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Khurshid Kasuri also held a meeting with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee,
the co-chair of Congressional Pakistan Caucus, during which they reviewed
US-Pakistan bilateral relations and overall cooperation in diverse
fields. They also discussed the situation on border with Afghanistan.
Courtesy Geo
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