German Defence Minister Dr Thomas de Maiziere called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here on Tuesday and exchanged views on defence co-operation and military collaboration, war on terror and regional and international issues.
Prime Minister Gilani said that Pakistan was committed to support the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process in Afghanistan because Pakistan wanted to see brotherly neighbour as an independent, peaceful and prosperous country, as it is in the best interest of Pakistan.
He said that Pakistan had suffered heavy losses both in terms of lives and the economy as a result of war on terror. The country also suffered more causalities than all the coalition partners put together. About 35000 civilian people including 5000 brave soldiers of Pakistan embraced martyrdom, he added. Gilani referred to the recent visit of the Afghan President in which he appealed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to ask all the factions of Taliban to cooperate in the reconciliation and peace process. He said that Pakistan obliged by issuing the statement.-PR