ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Secretary of Spain Ildefonso Casto Lopez along withthe Spanish Ambassador met National Security Adviser Lt.Gen ® Nasser KhanJanjua in his office Thursday.
They discussed regional security situation, counter terrorism cooperationand efforts by Pakistan in the region. NSA warmly welcomed the guests andsaid that Spain is a marvellous country of great historic importance.Pakistan considers Spain a close friend and deeply value its relations withthis prominent country of European Union.
The envoy sought NSA’s views on current regional security situation andchallenges. The NSA, while giving a comprehensive briefing on regionalsecurity situation highlighted the character and role of Pakistan in therecent history and the sacrifices rendered by Pakistani people and itsArmed Forces in on going war against terrorism.
He reiterated that Pakistan is a morally correct country and stands on theright side of history. Pakistan has always stood with the world for peaceand prosperity.
While discussing situation in Afghanistan he stressed upon the fact thatthere is a dire need to end the sufferings of Afghanistan and its people.Instead of “Winning the War” in Afghanistan, the world must cooperate toseek the closure of this conflict which can be made possible by way ofpolitical processes. He also reiterated that Pakistan wants to work in acooperative framework for peace and prosperity of Afghanistan and of theregion.
“We share our future with Afghanistan” he added. Both sides expressedsatisfaction over the upward trajectory of bilateral engagements betweenthe two countries and resolved to strengthen it further. The ForeignSecretary of Spain is visiting Pakistan for the 4th Session of BilateralPolitical Consultations, the last session of which was held in Madrid inJune 2016.