WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during the fourth round of the Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue, according to a joint statement issued here.
The dialogue was held on August 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., the statement said.
The dialogue was co-chaired by U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir.
According to the joint statement released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs — a copy of which you shared — both sides underscored shared interests in the U.S.-Pakistan counterterrorism partnership and their determination to confront terrorism.
The statement said the two delegations exchanged views on the current threat environment, explored avenues to enhance collaboration, and discussed steps to strengthen border security and disrupt terrorist facilitation networks.
The two sides affirmed their joint resolve to confront terrorist organisations that endanger the safety of their citizens and the stability of the region, including ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), al-Qa’ida (AQ), the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliates.
Both delegations underscored the critical importance of developing effective approaches to terrorist threats, including those posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The two governments committed to ensuring their counterterrorism collaboration to keep both nations safe and secure, and as part of an enduring vision of regional peace, prosperity, and stability, the joint statement added.
Reaffirming the long-standing partnership, both sides emphasised that sustained and structured engagement remains vital to countering terrorism and promoting peace and stability.
