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Obama, Pakistani PM agree to meet

Xinhua, February 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

U.S. President Barack Obama and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif agreed on Thursday to meet " at a mutually convenient time."

In a conversation over the phone, the two leaders "expressed the intent to meet at a mutually convenient time," as they agreed on continued efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and " advance our shared interest of a stable, secure and prosperous Pakistan and region," the White House said in a statement.

Obama talked about his visit to India last month and voiced support for "all efforts" by Islamabad and New Delhi to improve ties, the statement said.

For his part, Sharif opposed a permanent UN Security Council seat for India, saying "India does not qualify for the permanent UNSC seat," Pakistan's state television reported.

Obama also welcomed the improved relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan and lauded Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism, the White House said. Endite