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US seeks Pakistan's cooperation against Islamic State
By Our Correspondent
Published: July 23, 2015
ISLAMABAD: US Senator Dianne Feinstein stressed on Thursday the need for continued cooperation between Pakistan and the US to combat the emerging threat of the Islamic State (IS).
The statement came during meetings held between Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi and US Senators in Capitol Hill. Both sides reviewed their relationship with a special focus on defence and intelligence cooperation while expressing satisfaction on the growing momentum in this vital cooperation.
Recent achievements with regard to Pakistan’s fight against terrorism were highlighted by Fatemi as he discussed the ongoing military operations in Fata, which has entered its critical phase, with Senator Dianne Feinstein, Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Fatemi went on to explain how successful operation of Pakistani security forces had left militants’ command and control infrastructure completely destroyed which led to the diminished ability of terrorists to plan and conduct attacks in Pakistan or across the border.
The US Senators were also informed of arrangements that were being made to completely secure Pakistani territory from militants through holding the gains in FATA and establishing the civilian set up in the area. The Senator was also informed about the plans to rehabilitate the dislocated people from Waziristan.
Senator Feinstein noted Pakistan’s efforts to eliminate terrorism and stabalise the region and assured Pakistan of US support for enhancing Pakistan’s counter-terrorism capabilities.
Bilateral ties were discussed between Fatemi and Senator Robert Casey, senior member of the Committee on Finance as well as the Joint Economic Committee. Other issues of mutual interest also came under discussion over talks.
Steps taken by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to reach out to its neighbours as well as efforts to revive the economy were noted by Senator Casey.
He lauded the commitment made by the Pakistani government and the people of Pakistan to eliminate terrorism and praised Pakistan’s positive role in facilitating the reconciliation process for stability in Afghanistan.
Fatemi was assured that the US would work closely with Pakistan to deepen the economic and trade relations between the two countries and to build a mutually beneficial partnership.
By Our Correspondent
Published: July 23, 2015
ISLAMABAD: US Senator Dianne Feinstein stressed on Thursday the need for continued cooperation between Pakistan and the US to combat the emerging threat of the Islamic State (IS).
The statement came during meetings held between Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi and US Senators in Capitol Hill. Both sides reviewed their relationship with a special focus on defence and intelligence cooperation while expressing satisfaction on the growing momentum in this vital cooperation.
Recent achievements with regard to Pakistan’s fight against terrorism were highlighted by Fatemi as he discussed the ongoing military operations in Fata, which has entered its critical phase, with Senator Dianne Feinstein, Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Fatemi went on to explain how successful operation of Pakistani security forces had left militants’ command and control infrastructure completely destroyed which led to the diminished ability of terrorists to plan and conduct attacks in Pakistan or across the border.
The US Senators were also informed of arrangements that were being made to completely secure Pakistani territory from militants through holding the gains in FATA and establishing the civilian set up in the area. The Senator was also informed about the plans to rehabilitate the dislocated people from Waziristan.
Senator Feinstein noted Pakistan’s efforts to eliminate terrorism and stabalise the region and assured Pakistan of US support for enhancing Pakistan’s counter-terrorism capabilities.
Bilateral ties were discussed between Fatemi and Senator Robert Casey, senior member of the Committee on Finance as well as the Joint Economic Committee. Other issues of mutual interest also came under discussion over talks.
Steps taken by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to reach out to its neighbours as well as efforts to revive the economy were noted by Senator Casey.
He lauded the commitment made by the Pakistani government and the people of Pakistan to eliminate terrorism and praised Pakistan’s positive role in facilitating the reconciliation process for stability in Afghanistan.
Fatemi was assured that the US would work closely with Pakistan to deepen the economic and trade relations between the two countries and to build a mutually beneficial partnership.
