CIA Chief Discusses Afghanistan With Pakistani Military Leaders In Islamabad
By Radio Mashaal September 09, 2021
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns has discussed the security situation in Afghanistan with the heads of Pakistan's army and military intelligence in Islamabad, long seen as an ally of the Taliban.
Burns met with the chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan Army General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, during a visit to Islamabad, the military's Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement on September 9.
"It was reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace in the region and ensuring a stable and prosperous future for Afghan people," the statement said.
Pakistan has long been accused of supporting the Afghan Taliban, which Islamabad denies.
Hameed's visit to Kabul at the weekend, ahead of the unveiling of Afghanistan's cabinet by the Taliban, have further raised questions about Pakistan's role in the neighboring country.
A video posted on Twitter showed Hameed at a Kabul hotel being asked by a journalist what his best hope for Afghanistan was.
"Everything will be OK. Don't worry about that," he replied.
Protesters have taken to the streets across Afghanistan to protest against Taliban rule and for their rights be respected. Many of the protesters have also denounced Pakistan's alleged involvement in the country.
Source: https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/cia-afghanistan -pakistan-military/31452335.html
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