US, Pakistan resolve to confront terror, strengthen border security

WASHINGTON: (Aug 5) The US and Pakistan have expressed joint resolve to confront terrorist organisations in the region, including ISIS-Khorasan, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliates, and discussed steps to strengthen border security.

The Fourth US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, convened on Tuesday, also saw delegations from the two countries exchange views on the current threat environment and explore avenues to enhance collaboration.

The Dialogue was led by US Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir.