ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace in the region and ensuring a stable and prosperous future for [the] Afghan people.

It was reiterated during a meeting between Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director, William Joseph Burns.

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They discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt Gen Faiz Hameed was also present during the meeting, which focused on the Afghanistan situation and regional security after the US withdrawal and the formation of the Taliban government in Kabul, as per ISPR statement.

The CIA chief appreciated Pakistan's role in Afghanistan, including the successful evacuation operation, efforts for regional stability and pledged to play a role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

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Before coming to Pakistan, the US Intelligence Chief had visited New Delhi, where he met Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. Pakistan's role amid the crisis in Afghanistan has been praised by the international community, with calls of stability and peace in the region.

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