Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani emphasized on formulating a comprehensive and enduring national policy and strategy on war against terrorism in accordance with our geo-strategic environment.
Pakistan, he reiterated, is committed to working in unison with all
neighbors and international partners for the establishment of peace and
elimination of terrorism.
The Prime Minister was talking to Mrs. Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister
of State for Foreign Affairs who called on him at the PM’s House here
on Thursday.
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s efforts in the political and
military domain for combating terrorism need recognition at
international level. The trust deficit needs to be bridged, he added,
so as to allow Pakistan appropriate space to maneuver and contribute
significantly towards this end.
The Prime Minister stressed that the sovereignty and self-respect of
all the partners in war against terrorism has to be respected. The
global resolve, he maintained, should manifest commitment in addressing
the root causes which the terrorists and militants exploit.
The socio-economic development of the under-developed regions and
the economic empowerment of the poor and vulnerable people have to be
merged into a joint strategy against terrorism. The evil designs and
motives of the terrorists and militants can only be frustrated through
close coordination and better understanding among all the partners.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mrs. Hina Rabbani
Khar briefed the Prime Minister on the progress on strategic dialogue
between Pakistan and US as well as situation arising out of the boarder
incursions and raids by the militants on the border posts inside
Pakistan. She apprised the Prime Minister of various diplomatic
initiatives in the same context. SANA
