Countering terrorism: Islamabad-Moscow talks on January 24

Fight against terrorism will be one of the key points on the agenda.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia are likely to frame a joint mechanism to counter global terrorism during bilateral talks in Islamabad scheduled to be held on January 24 to 25, an official source told The Express Tribune, adding that the two countries have already agreed to work together in this regard.

The fight against terrorism will be one of the key points in the agenda for the forthcoming talks between Islamabad and Moscow.

A review and progress of joint working groups for close cooperation between the two countries to handle issues pertaining to terrorism will also come under discussion.

The US-led war on terrorism in Afghanistan and the roles of Pakistan and Russia are said to be part of the agenda.

A regional strategy to eliminate terrorism and ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asian States will also be the focus of the dialogue.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 11^th, 2011.