Army Chief General Qamar Jawed Bajwa has reiterated that Pakistan will always support "Afghan led-Afghan Owned" peace process based on mutual consensus of all stakeholders.

Talking to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul today (Monday), he said a peaceful Afghanistan means a peaceful region in general and a peaceful Pakistan in particular.

The Afghan President thanked the Army Chief for a meaningful discussion and appreciated Pakistan's sincere and positive role in Afghan Peace Process.

Matters of mutual interest, current developments in Afghan Peace Process, enhanced bilateral security and defence cooperation and need for effective border management between the two brotherly countries were discussed.

Chief of the Defence Staff UK General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter was also present during the meeting.

Later, General Bajwa also called on Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah and discussed matters related to Afghan Peace Process.

Director General Inter-Services Intelligence Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid also accompanied the Army Chief during the day-long official visit.