Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation at international forums, including the United Nations. The agreement aims to promote a coordinated global response to terrorism. Both sides reached the understanding during their 10th Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on Thursday.

The Foreign Office said the meeting brought together senior officials from Pakistan and the EU. Dr Fareha Bugti, director general for counterterrorism, led Pakistan's delegation. Anna Strazska, the European External Action Service's special envoy for counterterrorism, headed the EU delegation. Officials discussed regional and global developments affecting security.

Both sides condemned ter...