Says Pakistan would support all efforts that were aimed at improving
the efficiency & effectiveness of SCO-RATS
Welcomes FM Dussey from Togo on his 1st bilateral visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, August 11 (SABAH): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto
Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to countering the three
evils of terrorism, extremism and separatism.
The Director of the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist
Structure of ShanghaiCooperation Organization (SCO-RATS), Ruslan
Mirzaev, called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the
Foreign Office on Thursday.
The Foreign Minister warmly welcomed the Director and his delegation
to Pakistan and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the goals and
purposes of the SCO Charter and the ‘Shanghai Spirit.’
The Foreign Minister underscored the importance of regional platforms
such as SCO-RATS to promote coordinated efforts in countering
terrorism and extremism. He stressed that no country can single-
handedly solve complex peace and security issues in the region and
highlighted the need for developing common approaches to address
persistent as well as emerging challenges.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari appreciated the constructive
role played by the Executive Committee of SCO-RATS in upholding the
spirit of consensus and cooperation in achieving common objectives.
Director Mirzaev emphasized that deliberately politicizing discussions
related to countering terrorism and extremism were counter-
productive and contrary to the objectives of the organization.
The Foreign Minister said that Pakistan would support all efforts that
were aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of SCO-
RATS. He commended the approach taken by the Executive Committee
in developing consensus on the issue and assured the Director of
Pakistan's constructive engagement in the matter.
The Director of the Executive Committee of SCO-RATS is on an official
visit to Pakistan. During the visit he had working level meetings in the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Counter Terrorism Authority, and
other relevant security institutions. The Director was given detailed
briefings on Pakistan's successes in countering terrorism and
extremism, overview of the regional situation, and threats posed by
new and emerging challenges in the region.
“Pleased to receive Director Ex. Cttee of SCO-RATS Mr.Ruslan
Mirzayev today. Reaffirmed Pakistan’s committment to to countering
the “three evils”of terrorism, extremism and separatism. Commended
contribution made by SCO-RATS towards regional peace & security”
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted.
Meanwhile in another tweet, Bilawal Bhutto said that he was delighted
to welcome Foreign Minister Dussey from Togo on his 1st bilateral visit
to Pakistan. Bilawal Bhutto thanked his participation in OIC-CFM earlier
this March. Bilawal Bhutto said that during the meeting reviewed our
cordial relations, exchanged views on regional issues and cooperation
at multilateral fora. Bilawal Bhutto said that they identified new vistas
to forge our People, Trade, and Military ties.
