ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the whole nation is united and committed to fight against terrorism and would not allow the extremist tendencies to spoil the social fabric.
The Prime Minister was talking to the Swiss Economic and Business delegation led by Dr Martin Dahinden, Director General of Swiss Development Cooperation that called on him here at the PM House.
Gilani said Pakistan being a frontline state against terrorism, had paid a huge price in terms of human lives and economic losses. "Our resolve to fight this menace would continue as we consider it as our own war," he added.
The Prime Minister said the government had adopted the policy of deterrence and development to tackle the menace of extremism and terrorism.
He said that Pakistan is passing through challenging times and global recession as well as increasing oil prices has further compounded its economic difficulties.
He said despite these pressures, the government was committed to economic reforms agenda to stabilise the economy.
Pakistan would welcome foreign investment and had designed its policies accordingly to attract foreign investors, Gilani added.
The successful working of 18 Swiss companies in Pakistan, he said, signify the confidence of foreign investors in the conducive environment.
He thanked the Swiss Government and the people for the timely assistance during the floods. He called upon the international community to fulfill its commitments and pledges made during the Tokyo Conference for the implementation of socio-economic development plans.
Reciprocating the sentiments expressed by the Swiss delegation over the assassination of Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs, Gilani said it was a great loss to the country.
Dr Martin Dahinden, leader of the Swiss delegation on behalf of the government and people of Switzerland expressed condolence on the death of Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs and assured that they stand with Pakistan in its fight against extremism and terrorism.
The Swiss humanitarian assistance programme is also meant to target the poor and venerable section, he said.
He informed that he would visit different flood affected areas to see the impact of relief and rehabilitation work done so far and assess the needs for future.
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