Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has said it is high time for Pakistan and the United States to establish their relations on basis of mutual respect and economic development.

Addressing a press conference in Washington, he said the relations between both the countries are on new juncture.

He said, the United States should harmonize its relations with Pakistan keeping in view its developmental needs.

He said as United States is the biggest export market for Pakistan, it can play an important role in developing human resource of Pakistan.

He urged the US technical giants to open their research centers in Pakistan.

He said, during his talks with the US businessmen, they agreed to promote business to business cooperation.

Source: Radio Pakistan