Army Chief asks US officials not to lose track on Afghan peace process

Army Chief asks US officials not to lose track on Afghan peace process.

Chief of the ArmyStaff General Qamar Javed Bajwa underlined this during his meeting with US officials at GHQ in Rawalpindi.

US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and Commander Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan General Austin Scott Miller met him.

Army Chief asks US officials

They discussed overall regional situation including Afghan refugees issue and Afghan reconciliation process.

The COAS said that amidst Covid-19 situation, we should not lose track of hard earned achievements for the Afghan peace process and peace and stability in the region.

Moreover, he also updated them on Pakistan government’s efforts for peace.

Gen Bajwa also cited Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for international community to help alleviate the issues confronting developing world in present circumstances.

Earlier, United States special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the prisoner releases by both the Afghan government and Taliban.

In a tweet, Zalmay said the move is an important step in the peace process and the reduction of violence.

He urged both sides to accelerate efforts to meet targets of US-Taliban agreement because potential for COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons poses a real threat.”

ISPR

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