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US envoy Zalmay visits Foreign Office for delegation-level talks

US envoy Zalmay visits Foreign Office for delegation-level talks

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on Friday visited Foreign Office in Islamabad for delegation-level talks.

The US envoy was welcomed by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua at the office.

Delegations from both sides discussed regional security and latest developments in Afghan reconciliation process.

It is to be mentioned here that US representative is scheduled to hold meetings with civil and military leaderships during his Pakistan visit.

Earlier, Zalmay Khalilzad had stressed the need for timely and credible presidential elections in Afghanistan.

He said US does not expect the elections to be delayed, which is set to be held on 28th of September this year.

Khalilzad said the Taliban and the Afghan government may not reach peace accord before presidential elections. He said it will be better if an agreement is sealed with the Taliban before the elections.






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