TEHRAN(Basirat): Regional countries are trying to find new methods to counter terrorism in the Middle East,Larijani made the remarks Saturday before leaving for Islamabad.

Describing the previous endeavors in fighting terrorism as
'unsuccessful', Larijani said, 'Due to the presence of active agents in
the region, the regional countries have to look for new methods to
uproot terrorism.'
Along with participating in the conference,
Ali Larijani will hold bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to discuss Iran-Pakistan ties, regional and
international developments. He is also expected to hold some important
meetings with Pakistani officials.
Speakers from Afghanistan,
China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia and Turkey are participating in the
conference along with their respective parliamentary delegations.
The
conference will enable the participating countries to engage in
meaningful discussions to explore common means of combating terrorism,
maintaining peace and enhancing connectivity of people and states
It
emphasizes need to develop not only road connectivity but setting up
banks, gas and oil pipelines and promoting economic and trade ties.
Source:IRNA