The US and Pakistan ended their upgraded strategic dialogue with no signs of a civilian nuclear deal materialising for Islamabad. The joint statement that was issued at the end of two-day first-ever Cabinet-level strategic dialogue also made no reference to United States' mediation in Kashmir as was being pushed by the Pakistani officials. <br/><br/>The statement said the US recognised the importance of assisting Pakistan to overcome its energy deficit and committed to further intensify and expand comprehensive cooperation in the energy sector. <br/><br/>The dialogue saw the two countries reaffirming the importance of advancing peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The statement also talks about the US pledge to work with Pakistan against terrorism in the region. <br/><br/>Among major assistance commitments offered by the Obama Administration to Pakistan included grants for establishing cold storage facilities and roads.