The Prime Minister delivered a statement to the House of Commons on Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday 14 October.

The statement outlined the UK’s work with Pakistan to counter the terrorist threat from al Qaeda and the Taliban, and the priorities for Afghanistan in the future. 

The Prime Minister said:

"Our objective is clear and focused; to prevent al Qaeda launching attacks on our streets and threatening legitimate government in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But if we limit ourselves simply to targeting al Qaeda, without building the capacity of Afghanistan and Pakistan to deal with terrorism and violent extremism, the security gains will not endure.

So over the last two years we have sought to build and support the Afghan army and police and to work with the Pakistan security forces. Our strategy is dedicated to counter-insurgency and what we have called 'Afghanisation'. This guiding purpose, reinforced in our strategy and in the NATO strategy in April, is at the heart of the announcements I am making today."

Read the full statement [Number 10 website]

Notes for Editors

Number 10 website

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