Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have held the 10th round of their counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad, reaffirming their commitment to joint efforts against terrorism and agreeing to expand cooperation across several areas.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the Pakistani delegation was led by Director General (Counter-Terrorism) Fariha Bugti, while the EU was represented by the Envoy for Counter-Terrorism from the European External Action Service.
Pakistan, EU discuss regional security
The two sides discussed regional and global developments affecting the terrorism threat and expressed concern over the security implications of the situation in Afghanistan, the Foreign Office said.
The EU condemned recent acts of terrorism in Pakistan and expressed solidarity with affected citizens. Its delegation also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism, according to the spokesperson.
Focus on extremism and online threats
Pakistan and the EU agreed to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation across international forums, including the United Nations.
Both sides also agreed to exchange experiences and expertise on tackling extremism, terrorist financing and radicalisation.
Cooperation to prevent the use of cyberspace for terrorist purposes was another key area of agreement, the Foreign Office said.
The two sides reiterated their commitment to maintaining regular and institutional engagement on counterterrorism.
