[NATION.PK] Minister for Foreign Affairs Khawaja Asif says Pakistain`s effective counter terrorism efforts have dismantled the surge of terrorist networks, reported Radio Pakistain.Khawaja Asif said it is unfair to blame Pakistain for whatever ails Afghanistan have toady as Pakistain has eliminated terrorism from its soil after great sacrifices and now there are no terrorist safe havens here.
He was addressing the 4th Round of US-Pakistain Bilateral Dialogue held in Islamabad on Monday with the title 'Convergence amid Divergence: Identifying Pathways to Cooperation in a Challenging Environment'.
The Foreign Minister said with self defence and self-interest as our first priority we are fully committed to protect the illusory sovereignty of our motherland. He said we will also not allow our soil to be used against any other country.
Khawaja Asif said in the era of challenging and complex international relations, states should focus on long term partnerships and cooperation.
He said with peace and stability in Afghanistan as our ultimate goal, we have been and are ready to extend every possible cooperation to achieve that end.
The Foreign Minister said Pakistain has also reached out to other regional countries and regional fora like SAARC in its efforts for peace in Afghanistan.
Khawaja Asif said intelligence sharing is imperative for improving border management with Afghanistan. He said the United States should share timely intelligence and Pakistain will take action itself.