PR. No.198/2008

Date: 02/07/2008   

ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Richard A. Boucher, called on President Pervez Musharraf today. Pakistan-U.S. relations, counter-terrorism cooperation and regional developments of mutual interest were discussed.

The President underscored the importance of multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and the United States . He underlined the need for deepening cooperation in the agreed areas of economy, energy, education, and science & technology. The President also underscored the need for enhanced market access for Pakistan 's products in the U.S.

President Musharraf reiterated Pakistan 's commitment to fighting extremism and terrorism highlighting the elements of the three-pronged counter-terrorism strategy.

Assistant Secretary Boucher expressed U.S. commitment to a strong, broad-based relationship with Pakistan . He also appreciated the Government's efforts to address extremism and terrorism and expressed U.S. support for economic and social development of Pakistan .

Islamabad

2 July 2008