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Afghan president meets Pakistani army chief

Xinhua, February 18, 2015 Adjust font size:

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has met a visiting Pakistani delegation led by Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif at Afghan Presidential Palace, the palace said on Wednesday.

"The delegation reconfirmed Pakistan's commitment to helping bring peace to Afghanistan. The reported progress and the messages were positive, reflecting the commitment of Pakistan. The results of these efforts will become clearer in the near future," the palace said in a statement.

Sharif had also met with Afghan senior military and political leaders before he wrapped up a one-day visit to the Afghan capital of Kabul.

"The government of Afghanistan expects that bilateral cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan will ensure lasting peace in both countries," said the statement.

Pakistani Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar was accompanying the army chief. Endi