Pakistani PM meets Hamid Karzai

Mr Gilani is travelling with two other high-ranking Pakistani officials

Pakistani Prime Minsiter Yousuf Raza Gilani has travelled to Kabul for talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and other government officials.

Mr Gilani is joined by his armed forces chief, Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, and the head of the intelligence agency, Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha.

The leaders discussed the Taliban conflict and regional security, as well as trade issues.

Mr Gilani made his first visit to Afghanistan in December 2010.

Correspondents say it is unusual for such high-ranking figures to make the visit together.

The talks are about forging a new chapter in Afghan-Pakistan relations after years of tension, says the BBC’s Jill McGivering.

They also come at a time when US relations with both nations are deeply strained.

Before leaving for Kabul, Mr Gilani told reporters in Pakistan that he was taking a “message of love for the Afghan people” and would extend complete support to his country’s neighbour.

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