Pakistan to cooperate with world against Daesh: Nawaz Sharif

Sharif lists Islamabad's efforts in fighting terrorism.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday expressed support for international efforts to counter the threats posed by Daesh and to deal with the phenomenon of foreign terrorists.
The prime minister along with other world leaders attended two retreat sessions on the second day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta that focused on violent extremism, sustainable development goals and migration.
The sessions held at the 14th century Saint Angelo Fort, situated in Malta's historic city of Birgu also known as Vittoriosa, saw world leaders delve into finding working solutions to issues that were impacting the Commonwealth countries.
The sessions were joined by heads of government, including Malta's Joseph Muscat, Britain's David Cameron, Canada's Justin Trudeau, Australia's Malcolm Turnbull, French President Francois Hollande, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and other representatives from 53 member states.
The retreat sessions provided the CHOGM leaders an opportunity to mingle with each other and have their say in bilateral exchanges away from the public platform.
Besides an exchange of pleasantries, the heads of government did not miss the opportunity to share with each other their opinions on current global security challenges and the domestic, regional and international policy responses required to counter extremism.
Sharif in an informal interaction with other heads of government conveyed Pakistan's strong condemnation of terrorist activities whether committed by individuals, groups or states, resulting in violence or threat of violence.
He apprised other leaders that Pakistan was also cooperating with the international community to deal with militancy and fully implemented the United Nations Security Council sanction regimes against terrorism.
Also in Malta, Sharif while addressing Commonwealth Conference's Anti-Polio Drive session said that Pakistan is committed to make the world polio-free .
Pakistan has taken actions to save future generations from the crippling disease.
The country's campaign includes a strategy to have well-informed parents, dedicated network of health workers, informed and supportive medical fraternity, civil society, religious leadership and media, Sharif said.
He said the government's priority was to reach out to each and every child so that no child remains un-vaccinated.
Sharif expressed satisfaction that Pakistan was able to significantly reduce the number of polio cases.
Pakistan looks forward to the support of Commonwealth members in its efforts to eradicate the disease, the premier added.
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(with input from IANS)

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