Sherry Rehman, Gen Mattis discuss Pak-US relations

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s new ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman met with the Centcom Commander General James Mattis here on Wednesday and discussed Pakistan-US relationship.

The ambassador “stressed the need for both countries to work together to build a relationship that is equitable, transparent and predictable.”

Rehman also added that Pakistan had endured more sacrifices than any other country in the war against terror, and that Pakistan had also contributed the most towards successes in the war.

Centcom Commander General James Mattis “acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution, especially the close cooperation of the Pakistani military with Nato/Isaf forces in Afghanistan.”

General Mattis also stressed on the importance of continued collaboration between both countries at all levels, to take the relationship forward “in a mutually beneficial manner.”