ISLAMABAD: Gen. David Petraeus, NATO International Security Force Commander, visited Pakistan on Monday to meet with Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff. This was Gen. Petraeus’ first visit to Pakistan as the NATO ISAF Commander, although he has long-established relationships with the Pakistani military from his time as the U.S. Central Command commander. His last visit to Pakistan was on May 2-3.

“Recent events demonstrate both the common threat posed to Pakistan and Afghanistan by insurgents and the efforts that the Pakistan military are making to counter this threat,” said Gen.  Petraeus. 

“I look forward to continuing to work with General Kayani to identify areas of mutual interest and to cooperate in efforts that can help improve regional security,” he added.(APP)