US Central Command Commander Gen. David Petraeus has praised Pakistan's efforts to confront violent extremists and honoured the sacrifices being made every day by the Pakistan military, the government and the people in their fight to restore peace and stability.
Gen. David Petraeus during his visit to Pakistan met President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff and several other officials.
He also visited Pakistan Military Academy Abbottabad and addressed students there, said a US Embassy press release issued here on Wednesday.
During his meetings, Gen. Petraeus briefed the Pakistani leadership on the progress being made by the Afghan, US and international forces in the battle against extremism in Afghanistan.
He promised continued support for the Pakistan military for combating extremists and anticipated that vigorous progress by Pakistani security forces in the coming months will lead to major improvements in conditions in both Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Gen. Petraeus was impressed by the progress Pakistan's security forces made throughout the country in places like South Waziristan and Swat to defeat anti-government militants.
He reinforced the United States' long-term commitment to Pakistan and expressed his appreciation for the leadership role Pakistan in achieving the mutual goals of a peaceful and secured region. It is pertinent to mention here that Gen. Petraeus has visited Pakistan five times during the last twelve months.
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