Pakistan, Denmark launch defence cooperation program

Denmark has launched a wide-ranging defense cooperation program with Pakistan.
Objectives of this cooperation are:
1. Support to Pakistan's military and civil security forces to counter the threat from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) 
2. Improve Pakistan's border management control related to drugs, movement of militants and general smuggling.
3. Strengthening the rule of law in Pakistan by improving legislative frameworks and technical capacities.
4. To address the maritime threats to Pakistan's stability and security, which range from drug smuggling through illegal fishing to maritime pollution.
5. Include skill training courses on counter-narcotics, environmental protection and search and rescue operations. 
6. To contribute stability in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
7. To support the development of more effective and accountable institutions that protect the civilian population and support processes to increase regional reconciliation and confidence building measures.