British
High Commissioner Thomas Drew called on the Interior Minister Professor Ahsan
Iqbal today in Islamabad. In the meeting, bilateral issues between the
two countries came under discussion.
Interior Minister said that bilateral
relations between Pakistan and Britain are cordial and long lasting based on
strong historic ties and community of Pakistani expatriates in Britain.
Interior minister asserted that international community must acknowledge and
appreciate the sacrifices of Pakistan for maintaining peace and
stability in the region. Achievements
and sacrifices by Pakistan against terrorism are unparalleled , he
added.
The latest surge of terrorist attacks
in Baluchistan is perpetrated from
the elements across the western border. However, we are resolved to defeat any
conspiracy against our motherland, said the Interior Minister.
Minister added that new image of
Pakistan is evolving in the international arena and we are striving for good
economic relations with all nations to preserve the image of Pakistan as a
peace loving country.
It is our goal to bring peace and
stability in Pakistan and the region. National Action Plan is being implemented
with full vigor. Government is taking concerted steps to raise the
standards of law enforcement agencies on modern lines, he added. Security
institutions are strictly monitoring the activities of proscribed organizations
in Pakistan, Minister said.
Moreover, Minister also said “the
Pakistani Diaspora is playing its due role in further cementing the relations
between the two countries.”
British High Commissioner lauded the
sacrifices rendered by the security personnel in war against terror. “Britain will not allow any citizen to sow
the seeds of disharmony in any
other country.”
