Islamabad, October 28, 2009: The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Islamabad at the start of a three-day visit to Pakistan.

The trip is being described as an attempt to turn a new page in the US relationship with the country.

As she arrived, she said that several civilian investment deals would be signed during her visit.

The US has concerns about the increasing numbers of militant attacks on the Pakistan authorities, and the security of its nuclear weapons.

“We have a relationship that we want to strengthen,” Mr Clinton told reporters on arrival in Islamabad. “It is unfortunate that there are those who question our motives, perhaps are sceptical that we’re going to commit to a long-term relationship, and I want to try to clear the air on that.”

Last week the US Senate passed a big defence spending bill which aims to ensure that military aid to Pakistan is used solely to fight America’s “war on terror”.

(Agency)