The delegation included Representatives Darell Issa, Todd R. Platts, Jason Chaffetz, Stephen F. Lynch, Brian M. Higgins and Raul L. Labrador, Stephen Engelken, Charge d’ AffairsThomas A. Alexander, Adam Pl. Fromm and Mr. Scott Lindsay.

Briefing the media, the president’s spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said that matters relating to US-Pakistan relations, mutual cooperation, fight against militancy and security situation in the region among other related issues were discussed during the meeting.

Babar said that the president highlighted economic situation of the country during the meeting and focused upon the need for US support to Pakistan in pleading its case for assistance and market access before the international community.

The members of congressional delegation appreciated the country’s struggle against militancy and assured US continued support in this regard to the people and the government of Pakistan.

The congressmen also raised the matter of Raymond Davis, involved in the killing of Pakistani nationals in Lahore. The president said that he appreciated their concern but the matter was already before the courts. It would be prudent to wait for the legal course to be completed, he said.

The delegation thanked the president for meeting and said that US administration would continue to provide all possible help to Pakistan in overcoming its difficulties.