Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Wednesday that Pakistan was committed to eliminate terrorism and had played a pivotal role in international war against terrorism. "Being itself a major victim of terrorism, Pakistan is firmly opposed to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and it is obligatory on each world community to assist Pakistan in combating terror," he said.
While talking to Commander-in-Chief of Polish Navy Vice Admiral Karweta, who called on him here at Defence Ministry. Pakistan and Poland reiterated the resolve to promote bilateral co-operation in various fields, particularly in the area of defence and defence production. The meeting agreed to promote co-operation between the two naval forces by offering training courses to each other's naval personnel on reciprocal basis. The two leaders also exchanged views on geo-strategic situation of the region with special reference to Pak-Afghan border.
The minister said that Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Poland and was keen to improve military ties between the two countries needed to be enhanced. He also briefed the Polish Naval Chief about the counter-terrorism measures taken by Pakistan, and added that Pakistan had deployed more than 100,000 troops on its border with Afghanistan with an object to eliminate terrorist elements as well as check their cross-border movement.
Reciprocating, Vice Admiral Karweta lauded the anti-terror efforts made by Pakistan, and said that it was the earnest desire of Pakistan to see Afghanistan a peaceful and prosperous country because a stable and peaceful Afghanistan was not only in Pakistan's interest but also the whole region.
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