Associated Press of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Pakistan and France have reached an understanding under which a joint Task Force will be set up for sharing information regarding terrorists across the world. This understanding reached at a meeting between Interior Minister of Pakistan Rehman Malik and his French counterpart Brice Hortefeux at Paris, said a fax message received here Monday.
While lauding Pakistan efforts for the eradication of menace of terrorism, the French Minister said that the French government would provide technical assistance to counter terrorism, police training, exchange of information and coordination.
He also lauded firm commitment of President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, Army and the people against rooting out of terrorism.
Speaking on the occasion Rehman Malik apprised his counterpart about the steps taken by the Pakistani government for countering terrorism and sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army on the war on terrorism.
He also appreciated the French government support for Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and cooperation in civilian nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
He also extended an invitation to visit Pakistan, which he accepted.
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