"While here, he will meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to discuss the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship and how our two countries can work together towards peace and stability in the region," the official said.

"Vice President Biden will also meet with members of Pakistan's military leadership to discuss our shared efforts to fight terrorism and extremism."

US Ambassador Cameron Munter is also among the members who greeted Biden at the airport.