WASHINGTON: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi forging discussed Pakistan-US strategic partnership with America’s National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley here on Friday afternoon as senior White House official gives Bush administration’s full support for the new democratic government.

The top Pakistani diplomat, formerly talks with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Hadley said that the new government come to power in Pakistan with a strong sense of legitimacy and the high expectations of Pakistan.

“The government is, therefore, fully committed to turn around the tough economic situation of the country and improve law and order.”

Qureshi expressed the Pakistani government’s determination to fight terrorism, which continues to be a threat to Pakistan.

The government, he stressed, “will not negotiate with the terrorists, but will work with our people to limit the influence of extremists in the society.”

Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a long-term and broad based strategic partnership with the United States. (APP)

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