"It's very, very difficult to eliminate any insurgency if that insurgency has safe haven in another country. But right now, the Taliban, the Haqqanis and other organisations do, in fact, enjoy some safe haven in the border regions on the Pakistani side of the border. Pakistan has got to be part of the solution," told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing.Gen. Milley said the role of Pakistan was key to the solution. That very much involves Pakistan," Milley said.Responding to a question on reconciliation, he said the Afghan government was on the path right now to establish some sort of political reconciliation with various opponent groups.

Source: Economic Times April 13, 2018 10:41 UTC