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Joint Statement on the U.S. – Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue

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Joint Statement on the U.S. - Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

August 4, 2026

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States and by the Government of Pakistan.

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The United States and Pakistan convened for the Fourth U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue on August 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., led by U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir.

The dialogue underscored shared interests in the U.S.-Pakistan counterterrorism partnership and the two countries' determination to confront terrorism. Delegations exchanged views on the current threat environment, explored avenues to enhance collaboration, and discussed steps to strengthen border security and disrupt terrorist facilitation networks.

The United States and Pakistan affirmed their joint resolve to confront terrorist organizations that endanger the safety of their citizens and the stability of the region, including ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), al-Qa'ida (AQ), the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliates. The two governments committed to ensuring their counterterrorism collaboration to keep both of their nations safe and secure, and as part of an enduring vision of regional peace, prosperity, and stability.

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