Pakistan Army Chief to visit Afghanistan soon to discuss Taliban peace talks

Reports say that that Gen Bajwa would hold meetings with senior Afghan officials to discuss key issues, including the US new strategy in Afghanistan and getting Taliban to come to the table for peace talks. Sources in Islamabad confirmed the development, saying that Gen Bajwa would briefly visit Kabul before heading to Moscow.

This would be the first high level visit by any Pakistani official after the announcement of new US strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia.

Pakistan has always stressed for peaceful solution to Afghanistan problem saying that use of force in the country would further deteriorate the situation.

Reports quoting sources said that Afghanistan does not want a mediator in its dialogue with Pakistan and has also informed India that it does not want hostility with Pakistan.

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