PR No. 248 Islamabad: April 27, 2017

President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan is committed to eradicate extremism and terrorism through National Action Plan and Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad will continue till elimination of the last terrorist. The President stated that all countries in the world should join hands to combat terrorism as this menace has grown into a global problem.

The President expressed these views while talking to Italian Chief of Army Staff, General Danilo Errico who along-with a delegation called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Thursday. On the occasion senior civil and military officers were also present.

The President highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in fight against terrorism and emphasized that Pakistan will continue to play its role in the war against terror.

The President also mentioned that Pakistan attaches great important to its relations with Italy. He also pointed out that there is further need for cooperation in the field of joint defense. The President conveyed his gratitude for participation by Italian firms in development programme of Pakistan Navy.

Speaking on the occasion, Italian Chief of Army Staff, General Danilo Errico stated that the armed forces of both countries share the same values and commended the role of Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism for peace and stability in the region. He further said that cooperation between the militaries of the two countries will continue in future as well.

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