Shehbaz Sharif names 3 main threats facing countries around the world

Terrorism, separatism and religious extremism remain common threats to countries, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at the high-level meeting in the SCO Plus format.

"As we say, the three evils are terrorism, separatism and religious extremism," he was quoted as saying by Report's correspondent in Bishkek

He said Pakistan would continue its fight against terrorism, which has caused significant human losses in the country over a long period of time.

"We are fighting not only for our common good, but for the good of all peoples," the prime minister stressed.

Sharif also expressed concern over the current situation in the Persian Gulf region and called on the parties to resolve existing differences exclusively through peaceful dialogue.

Addressing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, he noted that the international community must ensure peace in the region.