Pakistan and the United States held the latest round of counterterrorism talks in Islamabad on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their joint commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a joint statement.
The meeting was attended by Nabeel Munir, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, and Gregory D. LoGerfo, the U.S. State Department’s acting coordinator for counterterrorism.
According to the statement, both delegations emphasized the critical importance of developing effective approaches to address “terrorism threats,” including those posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army, the Islamic State’s Khorasan branch, and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP.
The statement said the United States commended Pakistan’s continued success in dismantling terrorist organizations that threaten regional and global peace and security.
The delegations also stressed the need for stronger institutional frameworks and enhanced capabilities to address security challenges and counter the use of emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
Both sides underscored their intent to work closely in multilateral forums, including the United Nations, to promote effective and sustainable counterterrorism approaches.
Reaffirming the long-standing partnership between Pakistan and the United States, the two sides agreed that sustained and structured engagement remains essential for countering terrorism and promoting peace and stability.
The talks came shortly after the United States designated the Balochistan Liberation Army, which is fighting the Pakistani government, as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” group.
