Summary PM Nawaz will brief President Obama on Pakistan's policies for economic revival.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif would pay a three day official visit to the United States on October 20 at the invitation of US President Barrack Obama.
The premier will reach London today and then after a stay of one night he will leave for US tomorrow.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry will accompany the PM during the tour.
Giving details at the weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said the PM would meet the US President and will also have several other important engagements during the visit.
PM Nawaz will held talks with President Barack Obama regarding Afghanistan situation, peace talks with Taliban and cooperation in civil nuclear technology.
The PM will brief the US President and the leadership on Pakistan s policies for revival of economy, fight against terrorism and regional situation.
He will also hold discussions with them on bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, education, defence, counter-terrorism, health and climate change.
During his stay in the United States, PM Nawaz will also meet with Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee members, have business interaction with Pakistan-US Business Council and US Chamber of Commerce and Industry and deliver a talk at the US Institute of Peace besides interaction with Pakistan community.
