RAWALPINDI, JAN 25 (DNA)  – Omar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, met with Pakistan’s army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa on Thursday morning to discuss a range of issues including bilateral relations.

In a message posted on Twitter, Zakhilwal said: “This morning met with Pak Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa for a comprehensive discussion on a range of important issues including current state of bilateral relations and ways and steps that would help improve mutual trust and the environment for peace and prosperity for both our nations.”

This comes amid increased pressure on Pakistan by the United States to eliminate insurgency and stop providing safe havens to militants.

Earlier this month Pakistan’s army chief told a top US general that his nation feels “betrayed” by US criticism that it is not doing enough to fight terrorism – which prompted Washington to suspend military aid for Islamabad.