Islamabad: Pakistan and United Kingdom on Monday jointly announced the signing of a justice and accountability declaration between the two countries aimed at repatriating “the looted wealth of the country”.
Dawn reported that the declaration — which the duo insisted will not target individuals but is a broader agreement between the two governments to collaborate for the elimination of a variety of crimes — was inked during the British home secretary’s official visit to Islamabad.
“The aim of this agreement is to bring back the looted wealth of the country,” Shahzad Akbar, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability, said, adding: “The agreement on exchange of convicted personnel will also be renewed.”
Javid expressed the British government’s desire for mutual cooperation with Pakistan in defence, regional security and efforts against terrorism and extremism — the latter two of which, he said, are a common threat for the global community.
“The United Kingdom will continue to help Islamabad,” Javid assured while acknowledging that Pakistan has made “a lot of sacrifices” in the global war against terrorism.
He described Pakistan as a “trustworthy friend of the UK” and said that eliminating corruption is a priority for both the countries. (Courtesy DAWN dawn.com)
