Much work yet to be done: Mullen

ISLAMABAD - Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Michael Mullen Wednesday discussed with Pakistan's military leadership wide range of issues, including strategic relations between the two counties, war on terror, cross-border movements and peace deals with tribal militants.  
TheNation has reliably learnt that Admiral Mullen also met the Chief of Army Staff twice since his arrival, although there was no official confirmation.
According to the sources Admiral Michael Mullen held separate meetings with COAS General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and held in-depth discussions on improvement of defence ties between the US and Pakistan, including professional matters of Pakistan Army.
He also met Advisor on National Security to the Prime Minister, Mehmood Durrani and discussed security situation in the region.
Admiral Michael Mullen was told that Pakistan was democratic county and the incumbent democratic government was opposed to terrorism in all its forms and manifestation and the pledges made by Pakistan in war against terrorism will kept intact.
Pakistan's military leadership also made it clear that the peace accords signed in tribal areas will help eradicate terrorism.  
The US Embassy spokesperson Ms Elizabetn Colton in a statement issued late Wednesday night said: US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, departed Pakistan today (Wednesday) after meetings with Chief of Defense Gen Tariq Majid, Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Kayani, Air Chief Marshall Tanveer, and other military leaders.  Mullen last visited Pakistan in March.