WASHINGTON Pakistan, under fire in Washington, vowed to work with President Barack Obamas administration to `defeat terrorism` as it opens three-way talks Wednesday with Afghanistan to draft a new strategy, AFP reports.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi met Tuesday with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and hailed a `convergence` in views on fighting extremism in South Asia.

`Pakistan is willing to work with the American administration to fight extremism and terrorism,` Qureshi told reporters, flanked by Clinton.

`We are determined to defeat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,` he said.

Clinton was more cautious, saying that she was `very grateful for the ministers advice and counsel` and would consult closely with Pakistan as part of the strategic review.

Clinton, Qureshi and Afghanistans Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta were due to hold a dinner Wednesday before three-way talks on Thursday.