Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. – AFP Photo

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the relationship between Pakistan and United States must go beyond coordination on counter-terrorism.

He was talking to Marc Grossman, US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan who called on him at the PM House here.

The meeting focused on the Pak-US ties with special reference to Afghanistan and the current regional and international issues, a PM House official said.

Prime Minister Gilani expressed the resolve of the government and the people of Pakistan to fight out extremism and terrorism in their totality.

Both the sides agreed to pursue bilateral cooperation in the field of trade, water and power and infrastructure.

The meeting held in a cordial, productive and forward-looking manner.

Grossman, who arrived here this morning, will also meet President Asif Ali Zardari.

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