Gen Bajwa, Khalilzad discuss Afghan peace process.

Rawalpindi -- US diplomat and the Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation at the Department of State Zalmay Khalilzad, tasked with finding a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year old war, on Wednesday called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss regional security and the peace initiative in Afghanistan, the military's spokesperson said.

The development comes two days after Pakistan had arranged crucial peace talks between the United States and Afghan Taliban in the United Arab Emirates in a latest push to end the 17-year-long conflict in Afghanistan.

According to a statement tweeted by the Inter-Services Public Relations chief, the 'visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's efforts for [the] Afghan peace process'.

The army chief reiterated that 'peace in Afghanistan is important for Pakistan' and assured that continuous efforts will be carried out 'for bringing peace and stability in the region'.

Prime Minister Khan had also highlighted Pakistan's 'abiding interest' in achieving lasting peace and reconciliation in war-torn Afghanistan through a political settlement.

On Monday, Representatives...