British Home Secretary Theresa May and visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari have stressed the need for further enhancing intelligence sharing in the fight against militancy and terrorism.

Mr. Zardari's spokesman told reporters in London Saturday that during talks with the interior secretary on bilateral relations, the Pakistani leader highlighted the historical ties between the two countries and underscored the need to strengthen their strategic partnership.

On Friday, Mr. Zardari met with British Prime Minister David Cameron, the first such talks since U.S. special forces killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in northern Pakistan on May 2. The two pledged to work together to fight terrorism.

Relations between Pakistan and the West have deteriorated since bin Laden was killed, with Pakistan protesting the raid as a violation of its sovereignty.

During a visit to India last year, Mr. Cameron angered Pakistani officials after he accused Pakistan of “looking both ways” in the fight against terrorism.