BOSTON: President General Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan wants long-term relationship with the United States and his talks with President George W Bush will focus on enhancing bilateral economic and defence cooperation.

Talking informally to newsmen upon his arrival here on Friday evening, he said: "We also want to have a look at the sanctions, which still exist." Musharraf said he will also brief President Bush about Pakistan's initiatives and efforts for peace process with India and the vital importance of resolution of the Kashmir dispute for a durable peace.

Musharraf arrived here on a private visit. Pakistan's Ambassador to United States Ashraf Jehangir Qazi received the president.

In Boston the president will spend some time with his son. His week-long official visit to the United States will begin on June 23, when he will reach Washington.

On June 24, President Musharraf will be received at Camp David by President Bush. The talks between the two leaders will cover a wide spectrum of bilateral, regional and international issues.

"Pakistan wants a long-term and broad-based relationship with Washington (and) the talks (with the US president) will focus on enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, defence assistance to Pakistan and increased cooperation in the fields of education and health," Musharraf said.

President will also visit Los Angeles. He is likely to attend the International Forum dinner on June 26 in Washington on the invitation by the US Chamber of Commerce.