Commander-in-Chief, United States Central Command, General John P Abizaid, who is currently on official visit to Pakistan, called on President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday and discussed regional and international geo-strategic situation with particular reference to Afghanistan.

The President expressed hope that the visit of the US General and meeting with Pakistan's military leadership would help further enhance the existing co-operation in the war against terrorism.

Vice Chief of the Army Staff General Mohammad Yusaf Khan and members of US delegation were also present during the call.

Earlier, General Abizaid also visited the General Headquarters where he held a meeting with Vice Chief of the Army staff General Mohammad Yusaf Khan. Matters of professional interest came under discussion during the meeting.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2004