Washington, Dhu-AlQa'dah 20, 1434, Sep 26, 2013, SPA -- Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington next month, the White House said Thursday. According to AP, "the visit will highlight the importance and resilience of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity for us to strengthen cooperation on issues of mutual concern, such as energy, trade and economic development, regional stability, and countering violent extremism," spokesman Jay Carney said. --SPA 20:10 LOCAL TIME 17:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1151331