Obama, however, made no commitment to Sharif's wish of ending drone strikes in Pakistan, that figured in the context of overall security and war against terrorism in the region. “We talked about security and the concerns that both of us have about senseless violence, terrorism and extremism. And we agreed that we need to continue to find constructive ways to partner together; ways that respect Pakistan's sovereignty, that respect the concerns of both countries,” Obama said in his brief remarks to the press.
Optimistic that the two countries can continue to make important strides in moving forward, Obama said he knows that Sharif “is very much committed to trying to reduce these incidents of terrorism inside of Pakistan's borders, and the degree to which these activities may be exported to other countries”.
In his remarks Sharif said terrorism constitutes a common threat to both India and Pakistan.
“Obama thanked Sharif for Pakistan's efforts to help defeat al-Qaeda, and both leaders expressed their deep appreciation for the sacrifices of military personnel and civilians in the fight against terrorism and extremism,” the statement said.
Updated on: October 24, 2013 10:50 IST
