NEW YORK, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 72nd UN General Assembly session in New York and shared Pakistan’s concerns and views with regard to the US strategy for South Asia.

Both sides discussed issues relating to bilateral relationship as well as peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.

Both sides agreed to work together to carry forward the relationship which has been a historic partnership for the last seven decades.

It was agreed that the two countries would stay engaged with a constructive approach to achieve shared objectives of peace, stability and economic prosperity in the region.

Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua told the media after the meeting that both sides agreed to continue dialogue process for bilateral engagement and for this purpose a US delegation will visit Pakistan next month.

Pakistan and Iran

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met with the  Iranian President Muhammad Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York on Tuesday and reiterated that Pakistan is committed to strengthening relations with Iran.

President Rouhani, reaffirming Iran’s firm commitment to strengthening ties with Pakistan, emphasized that the two countries should work together closely in deepening mutual cooperation in the areas of border management, trade, and investment.

The two leaders also exchanged views about efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan.