WASHINGTON: As part of his outreach to the US Congress Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani met with Congressman Dana Rohrabacher on Friday and discussed Pakistan-U.S relations.

During the meeting Ambassador Jilani briefed the Congressman on the positive developments that had taken place in Pakistan with systems and the society changing in fundamental ways ; and democracy and rule of law taking root.

Welcoming the Ambassador, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher said that Pakistan-US cooperation has achieved great results in the past. Today both countries can work together to overcome new challenges including those of poverty and underdevelopment.

He emphasized that through dialogue and engagement both sides can build better convergences and re-invigorate the relationship in the new era. They also discussed developments in the region.

Ambassador Jilani extended a cordial invitation to the Congressman to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience.

SOURCE: APP