Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Thursday discussed adopting a joint strategy against terrorism.
In recent weeks, the country has faced a surge in terrorism, ranging from suicide bombings and targeted assassinations to complex assaults on military bases and mosques.
To address the issue and build a joint narrative, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) met on Monday and emphasised the urgent need to implement counterterrorism frameworks — the National Action Plan (NAP) and Vision Azm-i-Istehkam - to curb terrorism.
With this in view, Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan held an important meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott.
Both the dignitaries discussed increasing security cooperation and taking collaborative measures to ensure regional peace and stability and agreed on reinforcing intelligence sharing and operational cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.
They also discussed ways to strengthen economic partnerships, enhance trade relations, and explore new avenues of mutual cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
During the meeting, Sanaullah, who also holds the portfolio of Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to expanding bilateral ties with the UK, said a press release.
Additionally, cultural exchanges and the promotion of people-to-people ties were discussed to further strengthen relations between the two nations.
Sanaullah emphasized that Government of Pakistan is committed to deepening cooperation with the UK across all sectors and will take all necessary measures to achieve this goal.
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