Obama updated on US progress in working with Pak to eradicate “violent extremists”
November 19th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 19 (ANI): US President Barack Obama received an update on Afghanistan and Pakistan, including the progress made at the latest US-Pak strategic talks regarding “working with Pakistan to root out violent extremists and support regional stability,” during his routine monthly meeting at the White House.
Obama received an update “on our progress in disrupting, dismantling, and defeating al Qaeda in the region,” a White House readout said.
“The President then focused on preparations for the NATO Lisbon Summit as it related to Afghanistan and ISAF issues to include recent commitments of additional trainers for Afghan National Security Forces, beginning transition of security responsibility to Afghan lead, and developing our long-term partnership with Afghanistan,” the readout added.
According to the statement, the meeting “concluded with a discussion of the progress made at the recent U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue in working with Pakistan to root out violent extremists and support regional stability.” (ANI)
- Obama, Zardari agree 'more needs to be done' to tackle Pak-based terror threat to West - Oct 27, 2010
- Obama, Zardari discuss counter-terrorism efforts, Pak's Blasphemy Law - Jan 15, 2011
- Petraeus discusses 'ways to improve regional security' with Kayani - Apr 26, 2011
- Obama to visit Pakistan only in 2011 - Oct 21, 2010
- Obama reviews US-Pak cooperation in war on terror - Apr 26, 2011
- Obama to Zardari: Act against terror groups - Oct 27, 2010
- Insurgents still being supported by sanctuaries, logistics originating in Pak: Pentagon - Apr 30, 2011
- "Deeper cooperation" with Pak to quell terror on both sides of border key to success: Obama - Aug 03, 2010
- Obama discusses US' goals for Afghanistan, Pakistan in year 2011 - Jan 28, 2011
- Obama, Karzai talk on Afghan situation - Mar 09, 2012
- Obama 'briefly' meets Zardari - May 22, 2012
- Terrorists safe havens in Pakistan must be eliminated: Obama (Lead) - Dec 17, 2010
- US may offer fresh military equipment to Pak to ease 'testy ties' - Oct 20, 2010
- Bashir arrives in Washington to seek to iron out Pak, US 'differences' - Apr 21, 2011
- Kayani, Qureshi to attend upcoming US-Pak strategic dialogue - Oct 08, 2010
Tags: afghanistan, al qaeda, barack obama, commitments, dialogue, extremists, isaf, lisbon summit, national security, nato, pakistan, regional stability, security forces, security responsibility, term partnership, transition, white house