pakistan and US explore measures to address regional security threat from ISIS and local Taliban
Published on: May 28, 2024.
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Pakistan and the United States have come together once again to discuss the growing threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) and the Pakistani Taliban to regional security. The talks, held in Washington, aimed to find ways to enhance cooperation and address this critical issue. Haider Shah, a Pakistani diplomat, and Ambassador Elizabeth Richard, the State Department’s coordinator for counterterrorism, led the discussions.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of frequent militant attacks carried out by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and IS’s Afghan affiliate. The TTP, which is aligned with the Afghan Taliban that recently took control of Afghanistan, has intensified its assaults.
In a joint statement, both sides expressed their commitment to combatting these extremist organizations and ensuring the stability of the region. They recognized the importance of intelligence sharing, joint operations, and the need to disrupt terrorist financing networks.
One major incident that drew attention during the talks was a suicide bombing in March that resulted in the deaths of five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver. The Pakistani military claimed that the attack was planned in Afghanistan and carried out by an Afghan national. However, Kabul has denied these allegations.
Efforts to counter terrorism require a comprehensive approach that involves the collaboration of multiple stakeholders. Pakistan and the United States are working together to address the shared challenges posed by IS and the TTP. By combining their resources and expertise, they aim to effectively neutralize these threats and maintain regional security.
Source: [AOL News](https://www.aol.com)
