US Vice President Joe Biden meets Raheel Sharif
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WASHINGTON: US Vice President Joe Biden met with visiting Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif and the two leaders discussed regional and security situation in Afghanistan, officials said. Sharif had a meeting yesterday with Biden at the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House, a privilege rarely accorded to a foreign country's serving Army Chief. "The Vice President reaffirmed the United States' interest in building a strong partnership with Pakistan that addresses our shared counterterrorism, economic, and regional security concerns," the White House said in a statement. Joe Biden acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in counter-terrorism and expressed the desire for a stronger partnership. He appreciated the sacrifices of Park Army against terrorism and also appreciates the operation Zarb e Azab against terrorism. Biden thanked Sharif for his steadfast support to counterterrorism cooperation with the United States, it said, adding that he also underscored the importance of expanding efforts to help further strengthening of regional security. "Both leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to peace in Afghanistan and the important role that US and Pakistan can play to support a reinvigorated reconciliation process in coordination with Afghanistan," the White House said.
