On Tuesday, Pakistan and the US reaffirmed their agreement to remain engaged for peace process in Afghanistan.
A meeting between US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Alice Wells and Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa at the General Headquarters in Islamabad led to the decision of the reaffirmation.
“Both reaffirmed the commitment towards the common goal of peace and stability in the region and discussed measures towards that end. Both also agreed on continued engagement at multiple levels,” the Inter-Services Public Relations stated.
Amber Wells had been on a three-day visit to Pakistan to seek their aid in the peace process. She met business leaders, ambassadors, Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Bajwa and Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Bilal Akbar.
Her meetings consisted of ‘taking action against all terrorist groups’.
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“Ambassador Wells discussed Pakistan’s stated commitment to eliminating all terrorist groups present within its borders,” the US embassy said.
The ceasefire that had earlier taken place had raised positive signs about further talks. However, Taliban and the Afghan government had resumed fighting immediately after Eid.
