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    ISAF commander joins Afghan army chief, visits Pakistan army chief

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    12.23.2014

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    International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

    KABUL, Afghanistan - Earlier today, U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell, commander International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, accompanied Afghanistan Army Chief Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi to visit Pakistani Chief of the Army Staff Gen. Raheel Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan.

    The meeting focused on coordinating Pakistan-Afghanistan military and counter-terrorism operations on both sides of the border. Gen. Raheel and Gen. Karimi agreed that their subordinate commanders will begin meeting immediately to further coordinate border area security operations.

    Gen. Campbell expressed his appreciation of the positive dialogue and his hope that today’s agreements will help develop a long-lasting security foundation necessary to promote peace and prosperity for both countries.

    Gen. Campbell emphasized that the international coalition remains committed to working with Pakistan and Afghanistan on these issues, and others, on the basis of mutual interest and respect.

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    Date Taken: 12.23.2014
    Date Posted: 12.23.2014 10:32
    Story ID: 150991
    Location: KABUL, AF

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