ISLAMABAD: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 neighbours 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 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 volunerable people has 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. Online
