US seeks enduring,clearly defined relationship with Pak

The United States has sought to have an enduring,strategic and clearly defined relationship with Pakistan as it came out with a cautious statement on the Pakistani Parliament approval of guidelines for US-Pak ties.

8220;We seek a relationship with Pakistan that is enduring,strategic,and more clearly defined. We look forward to discussing these policy recommendations with the Government of Pakistan and continuing to engage with it on our shared interests,8221; State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said.

8220;We have seen that the Pakistani parliament has approved its 8216;Guidelines for Revised Terms of Engagement with USA/NATO/ISAF and General Foreign Policy.8217; We respect the seriousness with which parliament8217;s review of US-Pakistan relations has been conducted,8221; Nuland said.