US National Security Advisor breaks silence over meeting with Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi

US National Security Advisor breaks silence over meeting with Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi

WASHINGTON – US National Security Adviser John Bolton termed his dialogues with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi as constructive.

Bolton shed light on his meeting with FM Qureshi stating: “Qureshi and I discussed the security assistance that was suspended earlier this year.”

The two had held talks along with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington earlier this month to discuss the regional issues in South Asia as well affairs of shared interests.

Bolton added: “Qureshi and I also discussed effective strategies against terrorist’s groups and Dr Shakil Afridi’s release.”

Moreover, he revealed: “We hope to work with the new Pakistani government so that we might be able to turn a page and move forward in the fight against terrorism.”