Following is the complete text of the speech of Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ms Hina Rabbani Khar at the launch of Global Counter Terrorism Forum at New York,
Madam Secretary of State,
Foreign Minister Davutoglu,
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
As we join here today for launching of Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF), ten years after the 9/11 atrocities, we are reminded of the memory of those who lost their lives on that fateful day as well as all those who have been victims of terrorism around the globe during all these years.
The launching of GCTF is an appropriate occasion to reaffirm our commitment to uphold the noble ideals of tolerance, humanity, brotherhood, and harmony among all religions, faiths and cultures.
It is also a moment to reflect where do we stand in the struggle against terrorism ten years down the line? Pakistan alone has suffered casualties of 35,000 men, women, and children including 5000 personnel of security forces. Our economic losses exceed $ 68 billion. If we include causalities and economic losses suffered by other nations, it would be mind boggling.
The success of our 3 Ds (dialogue, development, deterrence) counter-terrorism strategy during law enforcement operation in Swat clearly indicates that political ownership and national consensus are critical in defeating extremism and terrorists. We believe that recognition of Pakistan's sacrifices and understanding of inherent complexities of the challenge would be helpful in pursuing our shared objectives.
As the documentary, screened at this meeting, on the victims and survivors of terrorism highlighted, there is a need to evolve a counter-narrative which is simple, direct, and effective to mobilize public support against the misguided agenda being propagated by the extremists and terrorists.
At the national level, we are enlisting the support of religious scholars, political activists, media, civil society and youth groups to raise awareness about destructive and nefarious agenda of terrorists. I would like to mention here that two recent feature films 'Khuda kay Liya' and 'Bol' – produced in Pakistan have effectively communicated this message to all segments of society, not only in Pakistan but also in other countries including UK and India.
As a country that has been most seriously affected by terrorism, we reaffirm our national resolve to strengthen international cooperation for the elimination of terrorism. We indeed remain determined to pursue terrorists to the very end.
We welcome the launching of the Global Counter Terrorism Forum. We are confident that this new forum would further augment the international community's efforts against extremism and terrorism. We also welcome the establishment of the Centre of Excellence in the United Arab Emirates.
Let me conclude by emphasizing that our counter terrorism efforts would be more effective if we follow a multi-pronged approach that ensures respect for human rights and rule of law in bringing terrorists to justice. I assure you full cooperation of Pakistan with all the partners in making the GCTF a true success.
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