Pakistan and US discuss issues related to security situation in Afghanistan

Islamabad, September 28 (KUNA) -- Pakistan and the United States discussed issues of mutual interest today, Monday, particularly those related to the security situation in Afghanistan. The Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army stated in a press release that a delegation from the U.S. Commission on Afghanistan War, led by Co-Chairs Shamila Chaudhry and Dr. Colin Jackson, met with Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Asim Munir, at the Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi, eastern Pakistan. The statement noted that the delegation was reviewing the 20-year U.S. engagement in Afghanistan, and that the discussions covered issues of mutual interest, including Pakistan’s support, the regional security environment, and developments in Afghanistan, with a focus on perspectives relevant to the Commission’s work. For his part, the Pakistani Army Chief outlined his country’s position on the security dynamics that have shaped the course of the conflict and highlighted the challenges Pakistan has faced during the protracted conflict in Afghanistan. General Munir also emphasized the importance of taking the regional perspective and Pakistan’s experience into account when assessing the strategic, diplomatic, and operational dimensions of the conflict. The statement concluded by noting that the delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s entrenched role and sacrifices during the conflict in Afghanistan and expressed appreciation for its ongoing contribution to enhancing regional peace and stability. (End) S.B.K. / R.J.