Pakistan army chief makes surprise visit to Kabul
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, March 2, IRNA -- Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday made a surprise visit to Kabul and reiterated support for the Afghan reconciliation process, a military statement said.
The visit came at a time when US Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) General Joseph Dunford is also in Kabul.
"Pakistan army chief reiterated whole hearted support to Afghan leadership for peace and stability in Afghanistan," head of the military's media wing Lt Gen Asim Bajwa said on Twitter.
General Raheel Sharif discussed regional security and border management in meetings with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, United States (US) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Gen Joseph Dunford, Gen Lloyd J. Austin Commander US Central Command (Centcom) and Resolute Support Mission Commander Gen Nicholson.
The meetings focused on checking cross-border movement of terrorists and coordination regarding the Pakistan Army's Shawal offensive.
Pakistan army chief reiterated his country's support to the Afghan leadership. President Ghani also acknowledged the Pakistan Army's efforts and achievements in the war against terrorism and its role in regional stability and peace.
General Raheel was on his way back to Pakistan after a day-long visit to Tajikistan, where he met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and discussed challenges regarding fighting terrorism and the Afghan peace process.
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