Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai have discussed ways to jointly combat terrorism and militancy, which poses common threat to the peace and security of both the countries.
Zardari and Karzai held talks in Tehran yesterday, where the two leaders are to attend the 10th regional Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit.
They held detailed discussion on the security situation in the region and cooperation in the fight against terrorism, particularly after the change in the White House with the coming of President Barack Obama.
They discussed ways to jointly combat terrorism and militancy which poses common threat to the peace and security of both the states, the APP news agency reported.
They also deliberated on the bilateral cooperation in diverse fields, including trade, economic and commercial spheres, it said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app