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.