Nawaz Sharif's adviser going to US for strategic dialogue

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ANI Islamabad
Last Updated : Jan 26 2014 | 3:00 PM IST

Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has left for Washington to participate in the strategic dialogue between Pakistan and US.

The ministerial level meeting between the two countries is expected to cover a wide range of bilateral issues.

According to the Express Tribune, the top diplomats from both countries will review progress achieved in the working groups.

They will also discuss proposals and opportunities for partnership on diverse subjects, including defense, energy, economy, law-enforcement and counter-terrorism.

The Pakistani Foreign Office said it would use the opportunity to highlight priorities for economic development and the expansion of trade and investment, the report said.

Aziz is being accompanied by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif.

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First Published: Jan 26 2014 | 2:50 PM IST

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