04 October 2003
U.S., Pakistan Strengthen Cooperation Against Terrorism, Drug Trafficking
Reaffirm cooperation in meeting of Secretary Powell with Prime Minister Jamali
The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their bilateral cooperation in the war against terrorism and the fight to stop drug trafficking during Secretary of State Colin Powell's meeting with Prime Minister Mir Zaffarulah Khan Jamali in Washington, according to the State Department on October 3.
In their meeting, Prime Minister Jamali and Secretary Powell emphasized the commitment of the two countries in four areas: strengthening Pakistan's control of frontier areas bordering Afghanistan; road construction in tribal areas; law enforcement reform; and training and equipment for Pakistani police and border security forces.
According to the State Department, "Over the past several years Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to fight terrorism and crime through its efforts to address money laundering, trafficking in persons, contraband smuggling, opium poppy cultivation, and other forms of criminal activity."
Following is the text of the press statement on U.S.-Pakistan cooperation released by the Department of State on October 3:
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Department of State
Press Statement
Washington, DC
October 3, 2003
United States and Pakistan Affirm Cooperation in War Against Terror and the Fight to Stop Narcotic Drug Trafficking
On October 2, the United States and Pakistan affirmed their bilateral cooperation in the war against terror and the fight to stop narcotic drug trafficking during Secretary of State Colin Powell's call on Prime Minister Mir Zaffarulah Khan Jamali during the Pakistani leader's visit October 1-3, 2003.
During their meeting, they underscored commitments made September 23, 2003, through a Letter of Agreement to undertake the following:
-- Strengthen Pakistan's control over frontier areas bordering Afghanistan;
-- Continue the construction of roads in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas;
-- Support law enforcement reform; and
-- Provide training and equipment to develop police capacity, including the creation of a border security coordination center.
Pakistan and the United States have formed an important partnership in addressing a variety of narcotics control and law enforcement issues. Over the past several years Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to fight terrorism and crime through its efforts to address money laundering, trafficking in persons, contraband smuggling, opium poppy cultivation, and other forms of criminal activity.
Since September 11, 2001, the United States has significantly expanded its assistance to Pakistan to strengthen its law enforcement capacity. This has included the construction of roads in frontier areas and border outposts, vehicles, communications equipment, police reform programs, and law-enforcement training activities.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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