ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kiani has met NATO commander in
Afghanistan Gen Patreaus and exchanged views on a set of issues including
bilateral relations, war against terrorism, drone attacks and others.
According to US embassy Gen David Patreaus during his meeting with Gen Ashfaq
Pervez Kayani discussed modalities to improve regional security and matters of
common interests. This was the 6th visit of NATO ISAF commander to Pakistan.
Earlier he had come to Pakistan on January, 31.
Defence sources told the military leadership stressed that drone attacks
could affect partnership between the two countries in diverse fields and these
have stirred provocation among people of Pakistan. Intelligence sharing would be
further improved to deal with militants, they held.
During the meeting NATO commander said “we want to further bolster our
cooperation with Pakistan and we are fully alive to the reservations and
apprehensions of Pakistan. Pentagon is considering providing technology to
Pakistan”.
Sources told Online they both reviewed to expand cooperation on Pak-Afghan
borders and other matters related to internal security came under
discussion. Online
