"We expect our defence forces to remain engaged in counterterrorism operations for some time in the foreseeable future," said foreign affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz. "Continuation of Coalition Support Fund reimbursements are therefore a valuable support that must continue in the interests of both countries." He reassured his counterpart that "action will be taken without discrimination against all groups".
Aziz said, however, that the Haqqani group's infrastructure had been "totally destroyed" as a result of the Pakistani army's operation in a tribal region that has long been regarded as a safe haven for militants. "Their ability to operate from here across to Afghanistan has virtually disappeared," Aziz said.