Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Pakistani Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today at the White House with Pakistani Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.  Ambassador Rice commended the role played by Pakistan’s delegation, which Minister Khan led, at the White House-hosted Summit on Countering Violent Extremism.  They agreed to continue working together as partners against the threat of terrorism.  They also discussed ways to mutually support regional stability in the near term, highlighting the need to align support for Afghan-led reconciliation efforts and continue regular U.S.-Pakistani engagement.