Pakistan, US to work towards peace in Afghanistan

IANS  |  Islamabad 

and the US have agreed to remain engaged for peace in Afghanistan, a media report said on Wednesday.

"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 said in a statement.

Wells was on a three-day visit to to again seek Pakistani authorities' help for the Afghan peace process.

She met Shamshad Akhtar, Tehmina Janjua, of the Staff Gen and of the General Staff Lt Gen

During her visit to Kabul, which preceded the trip, Wells said the Taliban's refusal to join the political process was "unacceptable".

According to the US Embassay in Pakistan, Wells' discussion was consistent with administration's and strategy, reports Dawn.

The strategy announced last year signalled that might take coercive steps to push to crack down against the and Haqqani network.

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First Published: Wed, July 04 2018. 10:38 IST