Trilateral talks in Islamabad today

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Tripartite talks between the Pakistan, US and Afghanistan will be held today in Islamabad.

02 August,2011 11:56 am

According to the sources, President Obama’s Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Mark Grossman would participate in the talks, while Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar would represent Pakistan and Afghan deputy foreign minister would participate on behalf of his country.The purpose of Mark Grossman visit is to discuss the issue of Afghanistan with neighboring countries.The issues like US forces pullout from Afghanistan and dialogue with the Taliban would be discussed during the tripartite talks.The militants’ attacks in Pakistani areas from Afgahnistan’s side would also come under discussion during the talks.The sources added that Mark Grossman would also meet Pakistan’s political and military leadership, including the Prime Minister and Chief of Army Staff.Mark Grossman is currently on visit to Central Asian States and would hold meetings with high officials in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan.