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According to an announcement of the American embassy here Monday on his inaugural trip to Pakistan in this position, Secretary Mattis met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Minister of Defence Khurram Dastigir Khan.
Secretary Mattis also met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gen. Naveed Mukhtar.
During these meetings, the Secretary reiterated that Pakistan must redouble its efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.