Khalilzad seeks Pak help to get Taliban to announce ceasefire

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation ZalmayKhalilzad made a day-long visit to Pakistan on Monday to hold important meetings with the Pakistani military and civilian leadership to pave the way forward in the Afghan peace process. During his stay in Islamabad, Khalilzad met Pakistan Army Chief QamarJavedBajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. Khalilzad appreciated Pakistan's "sincere and unconditional support" for Afghan peace, adding that the peace process would not have been possible without Islamabad's support. Khalilzad was accompanied by a three-member delegation of senior US officials. During the meeting, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan was also present. "All elements of national power are united towards making that vision a reality to ensure long-awaited peace, progress, and prosperity in the region", stated an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release quoting the Pakistan Army Chief. (IANS)

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