Summary Sartaj Aziz addressed a press conference along with German FM Frank Walter Steinmeier in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Prime Minister’s Advisor on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Monday urged the international community to join hands to develop a strategy to combat the menace of terrorism, the Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing a joint news conference along with the visiting German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier in Islamabad, Sartaj Aziz said the scourge of terrorism is continuing and Pakistan is paying heavy price in the fight against terrorism.
He said operation Zarb-e-Azb has broken the backbone of terrorists and Pakistan is determined to eliminate this menace.
Commenting on relations with Germany, the Advisor said relations with Germany has a special place in Pakistan s foreign policy. He said trade volume between the two countries is approaching $3 billion.
The Adviser said Pakistan welcomes German investment in various sectors of economy including engineering and renewable energy. He said they discussed cooperation in the fields of parliamentary exchanges, capacity building and education.
He hoped the relations between the two countries will further strengthen in future.
German Foreign Minister said Germany give high importance to its relations with Pakistan. He said during the meeting they discussed regional situation.
The Minister appreciated achievements of Pakistan in its fight against terrorism. He said the world recognizes the sacrifices of Pakistan against terrorism.
He also lauded Pakistan s efforts for peace in Afghanistan.
