Christina Rocca, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, has traveled to Islamabad and intends to discuss the war on terrorism and the situation in Afghanistan and Iraq with Pakistani leaders. A spokesperson for the State Department described Ms. Rocca's visit as part of ongoing consultations between Pakistan and the U.S., stating that she is scheduled to meet on Wednesday with President Pervez Musharraf, Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali, and other senior Pakistani officials. Washington has pressured Pakistan to eliminate suspected terrorists along the Afghan border. U.S.-led forces searching for remnants of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan believe that militants cross the unguarded border to kill aid workers as well as foreign and local soldiers.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State's Visit to Islamabad - 2004-05-11
Christina Rocca, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, is visiting Islamabad to discuss terrorism and the situations in Afghanistan and Iraq with Pakistani leaders. This visit is part of ongoing U.S.-Pakistan consultations, with a focus on combating terrorism along the Afghan border. The U.S. is pressuring Pakistan to take action against suspected terrorists.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Christina Rocca visited Islamabad to discuss terrorism and the situations in Afghanistan and Iraq with Pakistani leaders. The discussions are part of ongoing U.S.-Pakistan consultations aimed at combating terrorism along the Afghan border.
- Rocca met with high-ranking Pakistani officials including President Musharraf and Prime Minister Jamali.
- The U.S. is pressuring Pakistan to take stronger actions against suspected terrorists operating near the Afghan border.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. launched a global war on terror, with Pakistan becoming a critical ally in efforts to dismantle Al-Qaeda and Taliban networks.
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