"A strong relationship of U.S. - Pakistan is essential for the interests of both of our countries," Boehner, the top Republican in Congress and the third largest us elected, declared in a statement released by his Office in Washington.
"While the relationship between our two countries has seen its challenges, we discussed the importance of the work through these issues and to renew our partnership based on mutual interest and mutual respect".
Boehner, who is the second in line for the US Presidency behind Vice President Joe Biden said that he and five other US lawmakers were "Frank and productive talks" with senior civilian and military officials.
Boehner, who was conducting a six Member US Congress delegation, met with the Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, head of the army in Pakistan General Ashfaq Kayani and US Ambassador Cameron Munter.
"We recognize that the Pakistani army and the Pakistani people made great sacrifices in recent years in the fight against extremism and terrorism", he said.
"Al-Qaeda and its extremist allies have made Pakistan a target, and the Pakistani nation has deeply suffered as a result." We appreciate the efforts of the Pakistani army and the sacrifices of these troops and the people of Pakistan. »
The President, who visited Peshawar to discuss the efforts of the Pakistani army to fight against the violent extremists, also thanked Gilani for his hospitality.
The delegation included the Republican representatives Mac Thornberry, Mike Conaway, Tom Rooney and Joe Heck - all members of the Commission of the House armed forces - and democratic representative Dan Boren, a member of the House Intelligence Committee. (AFP)
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