LAHORE: PML-N patron Nawaz Sharif met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here on Thursday, emphasising that the relationship between Pakistan and the US should be based on mutual trust.

The US dignitary called on Mr Sharif who said Pakistan had been an ally of the US and the two countries had cooperated with each other on many issues.

He lauded the Obama administration’s policy of dialogue and engagement with all countries, especially the Muslim world, which he believed would help foster understanding, reduce tension and facilitate the resolution of regional and global differences.

He reminded the guest of the US president’s pledge to help resolve the Kashmir issue. ‘Any US initiative towards achieving this objective would be welcomed by the people of Pakistan as resolution of the Kashmir issue would make a meaningful contribution to establishing peace and stability in the region, he said.

The PML-N chief said Pakistanis had legitimate reservations on the Kerry-Lugar bill. ‘Pakistan holds sovereignty and integrity as its assets,’ he added.

Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and leader of the opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan were also present. — APP