(Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani on Wednesday stressed the need to dispel the misperception about linking Islam with terrorism. "Islam is a religion of peace and propagates tolerance, interfaith harmony and compassion," said Gillani while meeting with visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta.
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In an official statement, Gillani termed terrorism as a serious threat to peace and prosperity of the world, saying that a multi-pronged strategy is required to curb this menace.
The meeting of a mini Pakistan-Afghan peace Jirga, or council of tribal elder, would soon be held so as to achieve objectives of lasting peace in the region.
The prime minister said that Pakistan desires to further enhance cooperation and coordination with Afghanistan in the diplomatic, economic and security fields.
Spanta said that regular contact between the two governments will help in strengthening relationship and improving understanding and further cementing relations between the two brotherly countries.
Spanta also invited Gillani to visit Afghanistan at his convenience.
Also on Wednesday, Spanta held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, called on President Pervez Musharraf and National Assembly Speaker Fahmida Mirza.
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