Pakistan, Britain hold counter-terror dialogue

Photo: FilePakistan and the UK on Wednesday held their annual Counterterrorism (CT) dialogue, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson, both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism at bilateral and multilateral forums.The two sides held detailed and constructive discussion on the evolving global and regional security environment and exchanged views….

Both sides expressed concerns over the continuing threat posed by terrorist groups, including the TTP, operating in and from Afghanistan, underscoring the urgent need for a stable, secure Afghanistan as a cornerstone for lasting peace and prosperity across the region.Both sides also reviewed ongoing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism and reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The dialogue also focused on exchange of best practices and exploring new avenues for partnership to counter new trends in terrorism including misinformation/disinformation campaigns, exploitation of social media platforms and emerging technologies.During the discussion both sides acknowledged Pakistan's contributions to regional stability and security.

Pakistan and the UK agreed to strengthen institutional linkages and maintain regular engagement to advance shared counter-terrorism objectives.

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