Pakistan attaches great importance to its ties with US: Rana Sanaullah.

ISLAMABAD -- Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has reiterated that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with the United States (US), media reported on Thursday.

The minister made these remarks during a meeting with Assistant Secretary of United State for Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INLEA) Mr Todd D. Robinson, who called on him in Islamabad.

During the meeting, both the personalities discussed Pak-US bilateral relations besides other issues of mutual interests. Money laundering, drug trafficking prevention and illegal human trafficking issues also came under discussion.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the completion of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Islamabad and the United States. They also stressed the need for a broad-based dialogue to promote relations between both the countries.

Todd D. Robinson said Pakistan and the United States have a long-lasting relationship. 'Pakistan's efforts to curb money laundering and drug trafficking were commendable', he added.

He said both Pakistan and the US Drug Enforcement Administration were pleased to have completed 40 years of relations. 'We would continue to provide technical and financial assistance to Pakistan for drug prevention, he added.

Meanwhile, Rana Sanaullah reiterated that Pakistan attached great importance to its...

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