Pakistan and Afghanistan start bilateral talks at PM House
ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): Bilateral delegation level talks led by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Afghan President Hamid Karzai started here at Prime Minister’s House on Saturday morning. Earlier, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Afghan President Hamid Karzai held one-on-one meeting that was focused on issues relating to the reconciliation process and peace and security in the region. The two leaders also discussed bilateral ties with special focus on enhancing joint efforts for peace as a requisite for prosperity and development in both countries.
Both the leaders discussed the scenario after the proposed withdrawal of U.S forces from Afghanistan this summer.
Earlier, Afghan President Karzai was accorded warm welcome as he arrived at the Prime Minister House on Saturday. He was received by Prime Minister Gilani.