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Pakistan army chief embarks on three-day Britain visit

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Pakistan army chief Gen Raheel Sharif today left for a three-day visit to the UK to meet British military and political leaders and discuss regional security situation.

Gen Sharif is undertaking the visit after crucial talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Islamabad yesterday.

Pakistan army spokesman Maj Gen Asim Bajwa confirmed that Gen Sharif is paying a three day visit to Britain. "He will meet military and political leadership," he said.

Gen Sharif is expected to discuss regional security situation and Pakistan efforts to eliminate militacy.

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First Published: Jan 14 2015 | 1:20 PM IST

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