Date : 14/01/2011
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- US President Barack Obama met here Friday at
the White House with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, during which they
discussed a wide range of issues, it was announced here Friday.
The White House said in a statement that Obama's discussions with Zardari
focused on "our shared efforts to fight terrorism and promote regional
stability, specifically on the importance of cooperating toward a peaceful and
stable outcome in Afghanistan.
"The President underscored the importance of the US-Pakistan relationship
and our continued support for Pakistan," it added.
According to the statement, "the President said he is looking forward to
visiting Pakistan later this year.
"The White House indicated that Zardari will attend the memorial service of
US Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke this afternoon
at the Kennedy Center. (end)
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