Islamabad, Aug 27, SPA - US Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr. has held talks with Pakistani officials, according to an official statement. Both sides discussed international security issues and bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Bloomfield Jr. conveyed the US appreciation of Pakistan's contribution to the war on terrorism in which the two countries are working closely together, the statement said.--SPA1430 Local Time 1130 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/195863