Pakistan has expressed its strong support for the Kabul government’s peace offer to Afghan Taliban, saying Islamabad is committed to cooperate in bringing the two to the table of dialogue, reported Radio Pakistan.

The initiative was offered by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nasser Khan Janjua during a delegation-level talks with his Afghan counterpart Hanif Atmar in Kabul on Saturday.

The two sides discussed ways to improve bilateral relations particularly in areas of war against terrorism, Afghanistan peace process and economic ties.

Janjua arrived in Kabul on Saturday on a day-long visit to Afghanistan on a special invitation from the Afghan NSA.

“Both sides will work together and chalk out a way forward to improve bilateral relations and enhance cooperation particularly with reference to the peace initiative undertaken by the president of Afghanistan,” Janjua said before leaving for the visit.

Earlier, Janjau called on President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace who invited Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to visit Afghanistan.

In a tweet, President Ghani said the invitation has been extended to initiate state to state comprehensive dialogue.

The two sides also discussed the importance of connectivity and regional cooperation between the two neighbouring countries in a campaign against crime and activities of terrorist networks.

Last week, Russia lauded Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, saying Kremlin is committed to enhanced security, defence, intelligence as well as economic cooperation with Islamabad.

The statement came from deputy secretary of the National Security Council of the Russia Federation, Mikhail Popov, who held talks with Janjua in Islamabad.