ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday evening and appreciated Pakistan government’s counter-terrorism policy, lauded its strong resolve to defeat the menace.

According to a statement issued by the PM House, Kerry called Nawaz and conveyed the US administration's best wishes and regards.

Secretary Kerry also commended the state of relations between America and Pakistan, saying both countries had made remarkable progress in cooperation in all fields.

During their warm and friendly exchange on the regional situation, Kerry praised the prime minister's commitment towards establishing a peaceful neighbourhood in South Asia.

Talking to Kerry, Nawaz said Pakistan attached high importance to enhancement of ties with the US. He expressed satisfaction over the state of bilateral ties between Pakistan and America.

The prime minister said there was a national consensus in Pakistan on eliminating terrorism.

Nawaz said Pakistan's economy had stabilised during the last two years, adding that his government had laid down a friendly policy for foreign investors to benefit from.

Both leaders expressed the desire to further enhance bilateral ties between Pakistan and the US— particularly in the field of economy and trade.