Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and America are the good friends and the bilateral relations between the two countries are getting further strengthened.

He expressed these views while addressing the ceremony in connection with 247th national day of the United States, in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister said United States is the major trade partner of Pakistan. He said the US extended vigorous cooperation with regard to the recovery of flood-affectees.

He said Pakistan is desirous of further improving its relations with America.

Speaking on the occasion, US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Armin Blome said we want to increase the economic cooperation with Pakistan. He said Pakistan is the largest export market.

Source: Radio Pakistan