Pak-UK launch ‘strategic dialogue’ to boost ties

Islamabad, April 05: Pakistan and Britain today formally launched an “enhanced strategic dialogue” aimed at strengthening their cooperation in key areas like security, the war on terrorism, trade, health and education.

Addressing a news conference with his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani, British Prime Minister David Cameron described bilateral relations as “unbreakable” and said that the two sides had agreed on boosting cooperation in police services and intelligence-sharing.

Pakistan and Britain also agreed on the need to have a peaceful, stable and democratic Afghanistan, said Cameron, who is on a day-long visit to Pakistan at Gilani’s invitation.

“We will work with our friends in Pakistan to fight terrorism,” he added.

Gilani said he had “useful discussions” with Cameron on a range of issues, including security, efforts to counter terrorism, health and education.

-Agencies