Pak-US bilateral ties to strengthen further

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said: “Pakistan and America are good friends and the bilateral relations between the two countries are getting further strengthened”.

He expressed these views while addressing the ceremony in connection with 247th national day of the United States, in Islamabad on Thursday night.

Prime Minister stated: “United States is the major trade partner of Pakistan,” adding that US extended vigorous cooperation with regard to the recovery of flood-affectees.

Shehbaz Sharif continued to say that Pakistan is desirous of further improving its relations with America.

Speaking on the occasion, US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Armin Blome said: “We want to increase the economic cooperation with Pakistan,” as Pakistan is the largest export market.