US, Pak vow to cooperate on bilateral issues

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:35

The US and Pakistan have vowed to cooperate on a full range of bilateral issues, including counter-terrorism, economy and regional issues, amidst differences over several matters including CIA drone strikes.

Burns meets new Pak Ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 07:45

US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns met new Pakistan Ambassador Jalil Jilani after their bilateral relations have seen "new vigour and momentum" post Nawaz Sharif visit in October 2013.

Egypt clashes: Mohamed Morsi supporters clash with police

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10:19

Even as a US envoy, William Burns, is on a visit in the country, supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi clashed with the police.

US envoy presses Egyptian leaders; assures America`s support

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 09:17

A top American diplomat on Tuesday assured US support to democratic process in Egypt, saying Washington wants the Arab country to be strong, democratic and tolerant.

US envoy William Burns to meet Egyptian officials

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 10:21

For the first time since the ouster of Islamic president Mohamed Morsi as the Egyptian President, US Secretary of State William Burns will reportedly meet the Egyptian leaders.

Russia appeals for political transition in Syria

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 19:23

Russia appealed Saturday for a political transition in Syria, a day after UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi held tripartite talks in Geneva on ending the nearly two-year-old crisis.

LeT poses threat to India, US, Pak: Burns

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 17:41

LeT threatens India and the US and is equally dangerous for the future of Pakistan where it is "harboured", a top American diplomat has warned.

India, US can forge new international order: US

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 14:44

A top US official has called the potential of India-US bilateral relationship as limitless.

Indian companies created 50,000 jobs in US: Burns

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 09:50

Burns praised the recent Indian decisions with regard to next phase of economic reforms.

India, US share strategic aim in Iran: Burns

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 08:48

The US believes that India has took a "smart long-term strategy" by reducing import of oil from Iran.

India-US trade likely to touch $100 billion in coming years

Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 18:40

Bilateral trade between India and the US is expected to touch USD 100 billion in the coming years on increasing economic engagement between the countries, a senior US official has said.

US Deputy Secretary of State in Libya

Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 23:26

Libyan officials said Burns and the commander of the US Africa Command Gen Carter F Ham met today with the foreign minister and senior Libyan military officials.