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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan and US would jointly combat the common challenges and added that the US has learnt of its past mistakes, while Richard Holbrooke said that the goals and interests of Pakistan and the US are same. Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting with Special US representative Richard Holbrooke, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that a good talk was held with the United States over cooperation in science and technology and economy adding that some sectors of economy yet to be discussed with the US officials. He said Pakistan has learned lessons from past mistakes, We have now to look beyond the Kerry Lugar Bill.Pakistan has held positive talks with US over energy and water issues, he said. Holbrooke, talking alongside with Qureshi said Pakistan facing major challenges in energy and water sectors. He said seven working groups are meeting in Islamabad. He said Pakistan products access to international market is a major issue, the world should be informed about investment opportunities in Pakistan. Earlier, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistanh Richard Holbrooke have discussed bilateral cooperation in defence, science and energy sectors. Earlier, Richard Holbrooke called on Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and discussed promotion of cooperation in war against terrorism and assistance in various sectors. Prime Minister Gilani during a meeting said that Pakistan facing financial hardships due to the country's frontline state role in the war against terrorism. Holbrooke lauded Pakistan's role in anti-terror war and assured wholehearted support to the country from United States. Interior, finance, foreign affairs ministers and other top officials also attended the meeting.
