ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar received US PrincipalDeputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Alice G.Wells for a meeting here on Tuesday.

They discussed the current state of Pak-US relations with particular focuson economic cooperation. The overall security situation in the region alsocame under discussion.

Finance Minister said that such bilateral visits enhance understanding ofeach other’s point of view on important issues. She also apprised Ms Wellsabout the current state of economy and said it was poised to move forwardon the path of growth despite difficulties.

Ms Alice Wells said that Pak -US relationship is important and the US wouldlike to carry it forward.

The Minister on the occasion also briefed Alice Wells about Pakistan’sparticipation in the recently concluded FATF meeting at Paris, France. Shesaid Pakistan has reiterated its strong commitment to take every possiblestep to root out the menace of terror financing and money laundering. MsWells appreciated Pakistan’s stance on FATF issues.