ISLAMABAD, DNA 17, (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on Monday reiterated his firm conviction on sustained dialogue and meaningful engagement as the only way forward to resolve all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan including the Kashmir dispute.

Talking to the US National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R McMaster, PM Nawaz welcomed President Trump s willingness to help India and Pakistan to resolve their differences particularly on Kashmir.

He said Pakistan is looking forward to forge a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with the US to promote peace and security in the region and beyond.

The premier reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful neighbourhood and apprised the US National Security Advisor of the steps taken by Pakistan to reach out to both India and Afghanistan.

He conveyed Pakistan s readiness to work with the international community to explore ways in which the Afghan crisis can be resolved. He also said across-the-board consensus achieved by his Government to combat extremism and terrorism.

Nawaz Sharif said structural reforms in the economy have laid the foundation of a moderate, progressive and democratic Islamic Republic that is ready to do business with the United States and the world at large.