Ambassador Rehman also apprised the Senator, who has replaced former Senator John Kerry after his appointment as Secretary of State, about the forthcoming election process and the first peaceful transition of the democratic government in Pakistan, said a press release reaching here from Washington on Wednesday.

In her first interaction with Senator Menendez, Ambassador Rehman also discussed with him matters of mutual interest including situation in Afghanistan, reconciliation process, Pakistan's efforts to normalize relations with India.

Senator Menendez acknowledged Pakistan's role in stabilizing the region and assistance to the Afghan government in the reconciliation process.

Senator Menendez also informed Ambassador Rehman that he was looking forward to visiting Pakistan in the near future and hoped to meet with Pakistani leadership as well as members of Parliament in building a personal relationship.