WASHINGTON, December 10: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi met US National Security Advisor Susan Rice at the White House on Saturday.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest were discussed including anti-terrorism measures, defence and economic cooperation.
Fatemi also briefed Rice over the human rights violation in occupied Kashmir and continued violence by the Indian forces at the Line of Control.
Rice expressed concern over tensions at the Line of Control. She added that the US supports peace talk for regional peace and values its relationship with Pakistan.
She appreciated Pakistan’s attendance at the Heart of Asia conference in Amritsar.
Fatemi said that Indian forces are targeting Pakistani civilians along different parts of the Line of Control.
Rice expressed concern over the tensions between Pakistan and India. She also lauded Pakistan’s efforts for peace in the region. “All countries have to play their role for peace in the region,” she added.
Fatemi earlier met Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and former presidential candidate Senator John McCain and discussed regional security and bilateral ties with them.
The situation on the Line of Control along with Pak-Afghan relations also came under discussion in these meetings.-Sabah
