Pakistani army to begin training Afghan security forces

[Gentelman]

Pakistanis just wanna create influence on Afhhans and we need to improve military cooperation this will minimize the misunderstandings b/w Pak-Afghan and mayvthis start an era in which our western bordern become peaceful....
maybe due to this influence we will be able to force afghans to attack talibans gathering on Pak-Afghan borders....
hope for best..thumbs up...

Well, your Enemy ss building schools hospitals and roads, your ally (or former ally) is blowing up everything/everywhere... #Moraldilemma

stop calling India our enemy....
we are hostile but this hostility isnot b/w an Indian and Pakistani...
i beleive this hostility is b/w the politicians and International game planners...
Karhmir a major issue was not any issue it was created to start that game.....
well we support these efforts of peace abd recognize anyone playing it's part in road to peace...

 

[MilSpec]

stop calling India our enemy....
we are hostile but this hostility isnot b/w an Indian and Pakistani...
i beleive this hostility is b/w the politicians and International game planners...
Karhmir a major issue was not any issue it was created to start that game.....
well we support these efforts of peace abd recognize anyone playing it's part in road to peace...

More power to you and your kind bro... My reply was to the people who do consider us as the enemy also often dubbed as "nazariyaati dushman"

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

Well, your Enemy ss building schools hospitals and roads, your ally (or former ally) is blowing up everything/everywhere... #Moraldilemma

Pakistan has been and is currently doing the same; not to mention taking in millions of afghan refugees. Do you share a border with them and has india 'reciprocated' by also pocketing some of the expense and social and economic ramifications of taking in millions of refugees?

Perhaps it's in your own interest to stop meddling in Afghanistan and supporting groups hostile to Pakistan and then perhaps there'd be better foundation for trust.

 

[UmarJustice]

Deal in the making: Pakistan Army likely to begin training Afghan forces

Islamabad and Kabul are close to signing a deal that will allow the Pakistan Army to train Afghan national security forces, in the latest sign of improving ties between the neighbouring nations.

The progress was made during talks between visiting Afghan Defence Minister Bismillah Khan Mohammadi and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Pakistan has long been offering Afghanistan to train its army but, until now, Kabul had shown little interest, largely due to the trust deficit between the two countries.

The talks, led by the Afghan defence minister and the Pakistani army chief, proved to be decisive as the two sides agreed to explore the possibility of “military training exchanges,” a senior military official disclosed to The Express Tribune.

The official said the Afghan delegation would visit military institutions as part of efforts to assess how the two neighbours could enter into an accord to strengthen military-to-military contacts.

He added that that Pakistan has one of the best military training institutions in the region and this could help Afghan forces, including its officers and soldiers.

A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also hinted at progress in talks over military training.

The statement said the two sides discussed matters of professional interest, with particular focus on “enhancing mutual defence cooperation and measures that the Afghan National Army and Pakistan Army intend to initiate for an enduring training relationship.”

Another official said that the visit is “likely to mark a new page in the history of Pak-Afghan relations.”

“It is also of note that General Bismillah is a non-Pashtun, a Tajik, by origin. This vindicates the fact that Pakistan is moving ahead with the vision of a broad-based relationship with Afghanistan,” said the official.

Pakistan is considered crucial for the peace process in Afghanistan because of its historic ties with Afghan insurgents, including the Taliban.

The official said General Kayani told the Afghan defence minister that Pakistan would make all-out efforts for a “peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan”.

Gen Kayani maintained that the release of Taliban detainees was part of Pakistan’s ‘sincere efforts’ to help the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process.

He also assured the Afghan delegation of full support to bring normalcy to the border region, which “should have a direct and positive effect on the stability in Afghanistan so that situation could become ripe for the drawdown of Isaf forces in 2014”.

The two sides also discussed the possibility of converting the existing trilateral border control mechanism into bilateral arrangement once the US-led foreign forces leave the country.

In his remarks, the Afghan defence minister thanked Pakistan for releasing some important Taliban prisoners, which, he said, would help kick-off a broad-based intra-Afghan dialogue.

The Afghan defence minister also called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed defence cooperation and the fight against extremism.

President Zardari said Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Afghanistan and added that the delegation’s visit would help further cement relations.

Deal in the making: Pakistan Army likely to begin training Afghan forces – The Express Tribune

 

[Rank]

abhe tu beta bara bara kuch train karwanay kiilye Pakistan bhejoogay Mr Karzai and **** Govt! Just wait and watch what ISI will do with you and your so called PARTNER's hold on putar!

 

[Rizwan Alam]

Islamabad and Kabul are close to signing a deal that will allow the Pakistan Army to train Afghan national security forces, in the latest sign of improving ties between the neighboring nations, The Express Tribune reported.

Visiting Afghan Defense Minister General Bismillah Khan Muhammadi on Monday held talks with Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and discussed defense cooperation.
The Afghan defense minister, leading a six-member high-level defense delegation, arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for talks on defense cooperation and border coordination to boost anti-terror cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides discussed matters of professional interest, with particular focus on enhancing mutual defence cooperation and measures that Afghan and Pakistan forces intend for an enduring training relationship, according to a statement released by the Inter Services Public Relations.
Operationalization of the recently concluded agreement on Tripartite Border Standing Operating Procedures was also discussed in detail.

The agreement is aimed at improving existing security cooperation and intelligence sharing mechanisms, on both sides of the Pak-Afghan border.
Pakistan has long been offering Afghanistan to train its army but, until now, Kabul had shown little interest, largely due to the trust deficit between the two countries.
General Kayani told the Afghan defence minister that Pakistan would make all-out efforts for a “peaceful, stable and united Afghanistan”.

Kayani maintained that the release of Taliban detainees was part of Pakistan’s ‘sincere efforts’ to help the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process.
He also assured the Afghan delegation of full support to bring normalcy to the border region, which “should have a direct and positive effect on the stability in Afghanistan so that situation could become ripe for the drawdown of Isaf forces in 2014”.

Source:

Pakistani army to begin training Afghan security forces - Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan Online Newspaper

 

[PlanetWarrior]

Pakistani trainers to ANF : "Open barrel, open aim, place winder in sight, enure that you have correct aim...now aim across border and ...FIRE"

 

[REHAN NIAZI FALCON]

its a good step forward to build confidence and to end mistrust between both the countries ........
such steps should be encouraged rather than being hawkish ......
we are neighbors and need to have good and viable relations ....

 

[BATMAN]

Every one is feeling Zardari is going to be no more.... I can see hasty neighbours.

 

[KRAIT]

Pakistan has been and is currently doing the same; not to mention taking in millions of afghan refugees. Do you share a border with them and has india 'reciprocated' by also pocketing some of the expense and social and economic ramifications of taking in millions of refugees? Perhaps it's in your own interest to stop meddling in Afghanistan and supporting groups hostile to Pakistan and then perhaps there'd be better foundation for trust.

For foundation of trust, reciprocation is important. Would you stop meddling in Kashmir ?

 

[CENTCOM]

It is extremely important for us to keep in mind that the U.S, Afghanistan and Pakistan face a common threat in the form of terrorism. Our nations have lost thousands of brave soldiers in fighting terrorism. It makes no sense for us to indulge in the blame game and overlook our common objectives. We are not saying that we should turn a blind eye to our shared concerns. We are simply emphasizing the importance of working together to negate the common threat. Our government officials continue to meet to address our concerns from the region. The bottom line is that we cannot have a peaceful region without a peaceful Afghanistan and Pakistan. We hope to see the regional partners working together in a healthy partnership for the sake of achieving our peace objectives.

Ali Khan
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command

 

[Rizwan Alam]

Yeah, while training at Wahga border

 

[Backbencher]

ISLAMABAD:
Afghan Defence Minister General
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi
flanked by General Ashfaq Parvez
Kayani, lays a wreath at Yadgar-e-
Shuhada at General Headquarters.
PHOTO COURTESY: ISPR
Islamabad and
Kabul are close to signing a
deal that will allow the
Pakistan Army to train Afghan
national security forces, in the
latest sign of improving ties
between the neighbouring
nations.
The progress was made during
talks between visiting Afghan
Defence Minister Bismillah Khan
Mohammadi and army chief
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at
the General Headquarters in
Rawalpindi on Monday.
Pakistan has long been offering
Afghanistan to train its army
but, until now, Kabul had shown
little interest, largely due to the
trust deficit between the two
countries.
The talks, led by the Afghan
defence minister and the
Pakistani army chief, proved to
be decisive as the two sides
agreed to explore the possibility
of “military training exchanges,”
a senior military official
disclosed to The Express Tribune .
The official said the Afghan
delegation would visit military
institutions as part of efforts to
assess how the two neighbours
could enter into an accord to
strengthen military-to-military
contacts.
He added that that Pakistan has
one of the best military training
institutions in the region and
this could help Afghan forces,
including its officers and
soldiers.
A statement issued by the Inter-
Services Public Relations (ISPR)
also hinted at progress in talks
over military training.
The statement said the two sides
discussed matters of professional
interest, with particular focus on
“enhancing mutual defence
cooperation and measures that
the Afghan National Army and
Pakistan Army intend to initiate
for an enduring training
relationship.”
Another official said that the
visit is “likely to mark a new
page in the history of Pak-Afghan
relations.”
“It is also of note that General
Bismillah is a non-Pashtun, a
Tajik, by origin. This vindicates
the fact that Pakistan is moving
ahead with the vision of a
broad-based relationship with
Afghanistan,” said the official.
Pakistan is considered crucial for
the peace process in Afghanistan
because of its historic ties with
Afghan insurgents, including the
Taliban.
The official said General Kayani
told the Afghan defence minister
that Pakistan would make all-out
efforts for a “peaceful, stable and
united Afghanistan”.
Gen Kayani maintained that the
release of Taliban detainees was
part of Pakistan’s ‘sincere efforts’
to help the Afghan-led and
Afghan-owned reconciliation
process.
He also assured the Afghan
delegation of full support to
bring normalcy to the border
region, which “should have a
direct and positive effect on the
stability in Afghanistan so that
situation could become ripe for
the drawdown of Isaf forces in
2014”.
The two sides also discussed the
possibility of converting the
existing trilateral border control
mechanism into bilateral
arrangement once the US-led
foreign forces leave the country.
In his remarks, the Afghan
defence minister thanked
Pakistan for releasing some
important Taliban prisoners,
which, he said, would help kick-
off a broad-based intra-Afghan
dialogue.
The Afghan defence minister also
called on President Asif Ali
Zardari and discussed defence
cooperation and the fight against
extremism.
President Zardari said Pakistan
attached great importance to its
ties with Afghanistan and added
that the delegation’s visit would
help further cement relations.

Deal in the making: Pakistan Army likely to begin training Afghan forces – The Express Tribune

 

[SHAMK9]

WHYY??

 

[Armstrong]

WHYY??

@SHAMK9 for Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan !