Afghanistan and the Region - In December 2010, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani renewed their joint commitment to ongoing efforts to fight militancy. The two discussed at length fighting terrorism through economic ties. Among other initiatives, the recently signed Transit Trade Agreement between the two countries will serve to boost economic activity in the region, and by extension, provide new opportunities for development as a means to fight terrorism.

China - Pakistan and China share an 'all-weather friendship' under which China has provided military and economic assistance to Pakistan since 1951, including joint production of K-8 Karakorum light attack aircraft and JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft. The two countries also recently agreed to share intelligence gathering. China has enlisted Pakistani cooperation in quashing potential Muslim insurgencies in its far-western province of Xinjiang, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan. In February 2010, the China National Nuclear Corporation helped Pakistan build its main nuclear reactor in Chashma and agreed to set two additional 300-megawatt reactors. Apart from its nuclear investments, China is also constructing dams, building infrastructure and exploring for precious metals in Pakistan.

United States - The United States and Pakistan have been working hand in hand to combat terrorism from all sides, from military support and training to economic development and education. In 2009 the US Congress approved a five- year, USD$7.5 billion package for Pakistan aimed at building schools, infrastructure and democratic institutions in hopes of denting the appeal of Islamic extremists. In October 2010, the Law Enforcement and Counterterrorism Working Group, part of the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, agreed to establishment of a Border Management Working Group to enhance cooperation. Pakistan announced that it planned to establish a forum on eliminating Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and will hold its first workshop on 28 November 2010 in Islamabad. The two countries agreed to work together to refine the legal mechanisms needed to investigate and prosecute terrorist, narco-traffickers and other serious offenders. The United States and Pakistan also renewed cooperation between the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Anti-Narcotics Forces (ANF) over the coming year. The United States has hailed Pakistan\\\'s commitment to fighting its homegrown Taliban, including launching a major offensive in its tribal areas.