[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Sunday that Pakistan and the US would begin a two-day counterterrorism conversation on March 6.
According to the announcement, the two nations will convene a counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad on March 6 and 7, 2023.
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Curtain Raiser: Pakistan-US Counter Terrorism Dialogue, 6-7 March 2023
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According to specifics, Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead the US team, and Syed Haider Shah, Additional Secretary (UN and ED), will lead the group from Pakistan.
The purpose of the gathering is to explore the widespread threat posed by terrorism, cooperation at multilateral fora, and combating terrorism finance.
Both sides will get the chance to share their perspectives, experiences, and best practises in the field of counterterrorism during the two-day dialogue.
Earlier in February, the US had maintained that the security partnership with Pakistan is ‘vital’ and that many of the dangers that Islamabad faces “may well in turn be threats to us”.
Washington, however, declined to confirm rumours of a potential restoration of security cooperation with Islamabad, which was halted under the Trump administration.
Ned Price, a spokesperson for the State Department, said Islamabad is “appreciated across many spheres” in response to a question regarding the visit of a Pakistani defence delegation and the rumoured resume of security cooperation.
Price stated that “Pakistan is a valued ally of the United States” without going into any detail. We have a security connection that is crucial to us because we are aware that many of the threats Pakistan faces may also pose a threat to us. We therefore cherish the job we accomplish together, but I’m simply unable to provide anything further than that.
The representative for the US also repeated its resolve to support “the peaceful upholding of democratic, constitutional, and legal principles” during the briefing and its appreciation for its “longstanding collaboration with Pakistan” in response to a different question.
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