Grossman meets Kayani to discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman has arrived today here in Islamabad and met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani soon after, Geo News reported.

According to sources, Grossman and General Kayani discussed aspects of mutual interests including defence ties, war against terrorism and peace process in Afghanistan.

Marc Grossman is also expected to hold meetings with President Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in the federal capital.

The meetings will focus on the recently troubled Pak-US relationship.