National News

ISLAMABAD, (APP): Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey, Sohail
Mahmood has said that Pakistan and Turkey are determined to eliminate terrorism from their respective soils.
Talking to Radio Pakistan, ambassador Sohail Mahmood said their
security forces were in a regular dialogue process on the issue to further cement their cooperation on combating terrorism.
“It is an on-going process and is always on the agenda for further
strengthening security and defence cooperation”, he added.
“Pakistan is ready to share its national experience with the
international community to further develop common goal of defeating
terrorism and eliminating violent extremism,” he added.
He said that Pakistan’s National Action Plan to counter terrorism
contained six specific action points that directly and indirectly aimed to
counter the narratives and ideologies of terrorists.
“Pakistan and Turkey have unanimity of views on diverse issues. Turkey
is taking action against Kurd separatists and other terrorists on its soil
while Pakistan has immense experience of fighting terrorism since the last 10 years” he said.
The Ambassador said negotiations over Free Trade Agreement were
continuing and this agreement would open up vast opportunities for the Pak-
Turk business communities.