U.S. Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Meeting with Leaders, Pledges Expanded Cooperation

• U.S. Ambassador Blome met with President Zardari and FM Dar, reassuring continued U.S. support for Pakistan in fighting terrorism and implementing economic reforms • Zardari stressed the importance of strengthening U.S.-Pakistan ties across trade, investment, climate change, agriculture and other areas • Blome offered condolences for recent militant attack in North Waziristan that killed 7 Pakistani soldiers • The U.S. has provided support for building climate resilient schools in Sindh to advance Pakistan's education sector • Both sides discussed opportunities to enhance bilateral collaboration through high-level dialogues and the Green Alliance framework