Policy of mutual respect can restore Pak,US cooperation:Nawaz Sharif

Lahore:The PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has called upon the United States to pursue a policy of mutual respect and mutual trust with Pakistan, as only such a policy can restore cooperation between them and thereby serve the cause of peace and stability in the region. Mr.Nawaz Sharif made this remark during a farewell call on him by the outgoing US Ambassador to Pakistan, Ambassador Cameron Munter in Pakistan.

During the course of their meeting, the former Prime Minister emphasized the need for the US to re-orient its policies towards Pakistan in a manner that the country’s democratic institutions become stronger and its economy made less dependent on foreign aid.

The US Ambassador spoke of his admiration for the people of Pakistan adding that he was deeply impressed by the enormous changes taking place which made him confident that the country was headed in the right direction.

The meeting was also attended by Dr.Marilyn Wyatt, wife of the US Ambassador as well as Senator Ishaq Dar, leader of the opposition in the senate.