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Showing posts with label war on terror. Show all posts
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Friday, 27 May 2011

Zardari, Clinton discuss Pak-US cooperation in war on terror

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday and discussed the issues related to Pak-US cooperation in war against terrorism.President Zardari and Secretary Clinton in a one-on-one meeting that lasted for half-an-hour at the President House, discussed the issues of security, terrorism and extremism that were hampering the regional peace. President Zardari mentioned Pakistan’s sacrifices in war on terror and said the country played the role of a frontline state in countering this menace.He said Pakistan had paid a huge price in the fight against terrorism in terms of casualties and grave economic situation.
The President said terrorism can only be eliminated through joint efforts at regional and international level.
He urged the international community to enhance the level of cooperation with Pakistan and assist it in overcoming the issue of global importance.
Secretary Clinton mentioned Pakistan’s contributions in war against terrorism.
She also expressed her condolences to President Zardari on the death of his father.
The ways to enhance bilateral ties especially in the backdrop of current security situation was also discussed.