Islamabad – December 13, 2019:  U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on December 13.  In his meetings with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and other government officials, Ambassador Khalilzad discussed the current status of U.S.-Taliban talks.  He welcomed Pakistan’s support for a reduction in violence, ceasefire, and a successful conclusion of intra-Afghan negotiations as well as regional support for these goals.  He also underscored the economic and security benefits peace can bring to the region.

The 7th round of Pakistan-Poland Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Warsaw on 12 December 2019. Special Secretary (Europe) Dr. Aman Rashid and Under Secretary of State for Eastern Policy and Asian Policy Marcin Przydacz led their respective delegations.   The two-sides expressed satisfaction at the friendly and cordial nature of bilateral ties. The Special Secretary appreciated the contribution of Polish pilots in laying the foundations of Pakistan Air Force, especially Air Commodore Turowicz. The Deputy Minister appreciated Pakistan’s hosting 30,000 Polish refugees during the Second World War.   BothRead More