Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan vow to fight against terrorism; cooperate in trade, energy

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Jul 30 (APP): Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan on Thursday expressed their resolve to cooperate in effectively addressing the menace of terrorism and organized crime, besides strengthening joint cooperation in trade, energy and communication sectors for mutual benefits and development of the region. This was agreed in a trilateral meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon at Varzob a picturesque tourist resort some 40 kilometers from capital Dushanbe. The three leaders, who also signed a joint declaration, discussed the prospects of further promoting friendly relations, trilateral cooperation in different areas including trade, energy and communication, as well as regional and international issues.

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Date:2009-07-31 10:58:53