(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Britain's Defence Secretary said Wednesday his country would continue to support Pakistan in the fight against terror and that his country would be providing Pakistan's armed forces with specialist bomb disposal equipment.
The comments were made at a meeting with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif held alongside Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Sir Nicholas Houghton in London.
According to a statement by the British Ministry of Defence, regional security issues and steps to deepen the defence relationship between both countries were discussed.
Gen Sharif's visit was "also an opportunity for the UK to express its support in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks on an army school in Peshawar," added the statement.
"I was delighted to welcome General Sharif to the Ministry of Defence today. The UK and Pakistan are close allies, who share a rich and historical relationship," said Defence Secretary Fallon.
"During our meeting, we had a wide-ranging discussion about how we can overcome the security issues facing both our countries and deepen our already strong defence relationship.
"General Sharif's visit also offered me the opportunity to express once again our condolences following the appalling recent terrorist attack on the Army school in Peshawar." On the December attack which killed over 100 pupils, he said, "the re-opening of the school this week underlines the admirable resolve of the Pakistani people.
"We will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
"As an indication of our support, I am pleased to announce that I have agreed to provide Pakistan's armed forces with a range of specialist bomb disposal equipment to help it counter the threat from terrorist groups and save Pakistani lives."
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