- US NSA, while acknowledging Pak Army’s efforts in eliminating terrorists, assures US support to bring peace, stability in region
Pakistan explicitly told the visiting US National Security Advisor (NSA) Lt General HR McMaster Tuesday that Pakistan itself is a “victim of state-sponsored terrorism” of India and it strongly rejects allegations of employing proxies from its soil.
An official statement issued here by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoted Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, telling the US NSA that Pakistan itself is a victim of state-sponsored terrorism and it strongly rejects allegations of employing proxies from its soil.
Perhaps Gen Bajwa referred to the statement of McMaster who, before leaving for Pakistan, had been quoted as saying that Pakistan should carry out indiscriminate action against terrorists of all hue and colour.
“The visiting dignitary was briefed about Pakistan’s war on terror and its contributions to regional and global stability. It was highlighted that distinguished feature of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism effort is focused on terrorists of all hue and colour,” the statement said.
The US NSA acknowledged Pakistan Army’s efforts in eliminating terrorists and their infrastructure, assuring US support to bring peace and stability in the region and globe.
FATEMI HOLDS TALKS WITH ACTING US SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN
Meanwhile, US Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (A/SRAP) Laurel Miller called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi, here. The special assistant was assisted by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Fatemi noted that the visit by Lt General HR McMaster provided a good opportunity for both sides to reaffirm their commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship and to engage in a meaningful conversation on exploring ways and means to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.
He underscored the important role that the strategic dialogue has played in facilitating mutually beneficial cooperation between the US and Pakistan.
Fatemi also elaborated on the policies and initiatives taken by the government to create a better security environment and to achieve an economic turnaround in Pakistan.
On terrorism, he noted that the successful counter-terrorism operations—as part of the National action Plan (NAP), representing the national resolve to fight terrorism without discrimination—had resulted in tangible, across the board results.
Fatemi reiterated Pakistan’s concern over the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to work with the US to support efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
