UK Pak strengthening cooperation against terrorism illegal migration

Islamabad, Nov 6 (PTI) The UK and Pakistan are strengthening cooperation to combat terrorism, organised crime and illegal migration, British Security Minister Dan Jarvis has said.

     The British high commission issued a statement on Friday, outlining the outcomes of Jarvis' visit to Pakistan.

     It said Jarvis met senior ministers and military and law-enforcement leaders and agreed on further action on shared security and migration priorities.

     He held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss regional security, including stability in Afghanistan, and cooperation on counter-terrorism and serious organised crime.

     Discussions focused on stronger operational cooperation, better information sharing and building the capability needed to tackle criminal and terrorist networks.

     “The UK and Pakistan face shared threats, and we are stronger when we confront them together. My visit has focused on deepening the partnership that helps keep British people safe,” the statement quoted Jarvis as saying.

     He said the visit was about turning a strong relationship into real results: “disrupting criminal networks, improving how we share vital information and building the capabilities that protect the UK.”

     “Terrorism, serious organised crime, illegal migration and visa fraud do not stop at borders. Tackling them demands practical cooperation with trusted partners – cooperation that protects communities in both our countries,” he said.

     The high commission said the UK and Pakistan were strengthening practical cooperation in all these areas, helping to disrupt threats before they reach the UK and protecting communities in both countries.

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