A seven member British Parliamentary delegation met National Security Adviser Lt. General Nasser Janjua this morning. Besides discussing regional and global issues significant for both Pakistan and UK, the visiting delegation exchanged views on matters pertaining to further enhancing bilateral cooperation.
NSA warmly welcomed the delegation and said that Pakistan highly values its relationship with UK which has a strategic character. He stressed the need for further improving the understanding between the two countries to strengthen these ties and explore more areas of cooperation.
The members of delegation sought the opinion of National Security Adviser on many serious issues and challenges faced both by UK and Pakistan. NSA briefed them at length about the rise of extreme thought, extremism, conflict in Muslim world, rise of Daish, resilience and sacrifices of Pakistani nation, seeking closure of overall conflictual situations in the region and world, control and restraints of social media to curb spread of extremism and implementation of NAP.
The delegation specially broached the subject of Mr. Altaf Hussain, relationship with India, Kashmir dispute and India’s threat to stop water for Pakistan. NSA elaborately explained how UK is, unfortunately, preferring individuals over state relationship. In addition to Mr. Altaf Hussain, NSA mentioned of some Baloch Leaders who find their safe abode in UK. Referring to India, NSA explained how the fragile security architecture of the region is fast becoming under stress and has started to suffer of serious imbalance. NSA also urged UK to have a balanced regional approach as the imbalance in the region is becoming critical which needs to be retrieved and restored immediately. NSA also apprised the delegates of a greater and brighter future which Pakistan holds by providing largest geo-strategic connectivity to the world.
The leader of the delegation said that UK understands and acknowledges the role of Pakistan against terrorism. The members of delegation also appreciated the resilience of Pakistani nation against terrorism and urged a desire to strengthen and diversify relations with Pakistan to face the challenges of future together.
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