National Security Advisor General Jim Jones visits Pakistan

NSC Spokesman Mike Hammer tells Fox that National Security Advisor General Jim Jones completed two days (June 24-25) of scheduled meetings with Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership that focused on implementing President Obama's Afghanistan-Pakistan comprehensive regional engagement strategy while strengthening the U.S. - Pakistan bilateral relationship.

"The United States is committed to a long term partnership between the American and Pakistani governments and people. My consultations here reinforced the friendship, trust and confidence between our countries and people. Together, the U.S. and Pakistan are enhancing border cooperation, trade, energy, and economic development to help Pakistanis face the challenges posed by extremists," as General Jones said. "Terrorism is not simply the enemy of America - it is a direct and urgent threat to the Pakistani people."

During the two-day visit, General Jones met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, as well as provincial and federal government officials to discuss current the challenges facing Pakistan and to coordinate efforts with the Pakistan Government in implementing the new shared comprehensive strategy. National Security Advisor Jones also discussed the urgent situation affecting internally displaced persons and ongoing U.S. assistance effort. Jones had the opportunity to visit Islamabad's landmark Faisal Majid - among the world's largest places of worship -- where he was briefed on the mosque's key architectural elements and history.

General Jones' visit to Pakistan is part of a three-country regional visit that includes stops in Afghanistan and India.