The development comes two
days after Pakistan had arranged crucial peace talks between the United States
and Afghan Taliban in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – in a latest push to end
the 17-year-long conflict in Afghanistan.
Representatives from
Pakistan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia also attended the talks.
Pakistan brokers Taliban-US
talks in UAE
Khalilzad, who called on the
chief of army staff (COAS) at the general headquarters in Rawalpindi, also
appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for Afghan peace process.
General Qamar reiterated that
peace in Afghanistan is important for Pakistan and assured continued efforts
for bringing peace and stability in the region.
Earlier this month, the US
envoy had also met Prime Minister Imran Khan and given US President Donald
Trump’s message of seeking Pakistan’s support for a peaceful resolution to the
Afghan conflict.