‘Tripartite Border Coordination Mechanism’ signed

The Tripartite Commission on Tuesday signed ‘Tripartite Border Coordination Mechanism’ to improve near border coordination.
According to ISPR, 36th Meeting of Tripartite Commission was held at Afghan Ministry of Defence, Kabul on Tuesday. The meeting was part of ‘Tripartite Coordination Mechanism’ and attended by COAS Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Acting ISAF Commander Lieutenant General Nicholas Carter and Afghan COGS General Sher Muhammad Karimi along with their delegations.
The participants reviewed ongoing military operations in Afghanistan and adjoining tribal areas of Pakistan. The meeting was significant due to the fact that a document for ‘Tripartite Border Coordination Mechanism’ was also signed to improve near border coordination.
Participants also discussed transition of responsibility from ISAF to ANSF as per the ISAF drawdown plan 2014 and measures to gradually enhance Pakistan – Afghan bilateral border coordination arrangements till and beyond 2014. The three sides agreed to continue cooperation for enduring success, peace and stability on both sides of the border.
Before the meeting, COAS Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace. Matters of mutual interest were discussed.