Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has made it clear that Pakistan gives special importance to its broad-based partnership with the United States.

In his telephonic interaction with member of the US Congress and Chairperson of Pakistan Caucus, Sheila Jackson Lee in New York, he said the pro-Pakistan group in the US Congress can help improve bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States.

The Foreign Minister also appreciated the positive and vibrant role of Pakistan Caucus in the Congress for strengthening Pak-US ties.

The two sides also discussed Pak-US relations, regional situation and others matters of bilateral interest.

The Foreign Minister apprised Sheila Jackson about Pakistan reconciliatory efforts for peace and stability in the region particularly in Afghanistan.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi emphasized the need for promotion of parliamentary interaction and people to people contacts in the United States.

On the occasion, Sheila Jackson Lee appreciated the role of Pakistani community for cementing bilateral relations of Pakistan and the United States.