British, Pak PMs talk terror, Kashmir

By Ap, London
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed counter-terrorism, trade cooperation, interfaith ties and the Kashmir issue in a London meeting, Blair's office has said.

Aziz also thanked Blair, during a meeting on Monday, for the help Britain provided after massive earthquake that killed about 87,000 people and left an estimated 3 million homeless in Pakistan's north last year, Blair's office said.

The two leaders also addressed a conference on Asian aid and development, where Aziz said internal conflicts, terrorism and the challenge of securing enough energy, water and food posed the biggest threats to the continent's growth.

"Water security will be critical for survival and future growth," he said. "Food security for countries with large populations will be essential."