ISLAMABAD – The United States says it continues to be encouraged by therole Pakistan has played to advance the peace process in Afghanistan.
This was stated in a press release issued by US embassy on conclusion ofSpecial Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad’svisit to Pakistan and his meetings with the Pakistani leadership.
The two sides reviewed developments in the Afghan peace process.
Ambassador Khalilzad briefed Pakistani officials on the substantialprogress made in talks over the last month and planned next steps.
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Ambassador Khalilzad and Pakistani officials also discussed the benefit ofimproved Pakistan-Afghanistan relations in reaching, implementing, andsustaining a durable peace.
Both countries will benefit from the increased regional connectivity,cooperation and integration that peace in Afghanistan offers.
