General Kayani, Karzai, US Kerry hold positive talks

Army Chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani held talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and US Secretary of State John Kerry in Brussels and discussed Afghan reconciliation process, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

The meeting was held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, a Foreign Ministry statement said.

“It was emphasized that a peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan is vital for peace and economic development of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region.”

It was further agreed that a sustainable reconciliation process was essential for the achievement of shared objectives, the statement said.

The meeting noted that terrorism and extremism continue to pose a threat to the region which impeded economic progress.

“For this purpose, it was agreed to pursue political, security and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan”.

The statement said Pakistan side reaffirmed to continue its consistent support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.

“It was stressed that Pakistan remains committed to continue its positive contribution towards a durable peace and sustainable economic development in Afghanistan,” it added.

Separately, General Kayani also met with Chairman Military Committee of NATO, General Knud Bartel to discuss issues of mutual concern and interests in the context of Afghanistan.

Chairman of the Military Committee of NATO later hosted a dinner in honour of General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and his delegation.

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