PM Gilani, Gen Kayani Meet President Zardari

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:36 pm

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani Wednesday called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the military operation in Malakand Division.
PM Gilani, Gen Kayani Meet President Zardari
According to a presidential spokesman, in the meeting at the Presidency the counterinsurgency operation in Malakand and South Waziristan region, rehabilitation of displaced persons and overall security situation in the country were discussed.

President Zardari in the meeting said that the war will be continued till complete elimination of the terrorists.

He said the government offering full attention to return of the displaced persons to their homes and their rehabilitation.

Earlier, the Army Chief held meeting with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani at Prime Minister House.

He briefed the prime minister about the ongoing military operation in Malakand Division. The Prime Minister said the nation is proud of its armed forces particularly those who laid their lives for the national cause.
They discussed matters relating to national security.

The Army Chief also apprised the Prime Minister about his recent visits to France, Germany and Russia.