ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said that Pakistan was committed to eradicate extremism and terrorism through National Action Plan (NAP) and vowed for continuation of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad till the elimination of last terrorist.
Talking to the Italian Chief of Army Staff General Danilo Errico who led a delegation at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, the president said that all countries in the world should join hands to combat terrorism as this menace had grown into a global problem.
The president highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in fight against terrorism and emphasized that Pakistan would continue to play its role in the war against terror.
President Mamnoon also mentioned that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Italy and stressed further cooperation in the field of joint defence. He conveyed his gratitude for participation by Italian firms in development programme of Pakistan Navy.
The Italian Chief of Army Staff said that the armed forces of both countries shared the same values and commended the role of Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism for peace and stability in the region.
General Danilo Errico said that cooperation between the militaries of the two countries would continue in future as well.