US supports Pakistan's peace talks with Taliban: Olson

US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson states that extremism is a common problem between the two countries.

LAHORE: US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson said that the US government supported Pakistan’s peace talks with the Taliban and the release of some Afghan Taliban prisoners.

Olson also appreciated the joint peace efforts from both Afghanistan and Pakistan, while addressing the concluding ceremony of the Pakistan Industry Conference.

The ambassador, answering questions from the press, stated that the US welcomes peace talks amongst the Afghanistan Peace Council, Afghan Taliban prisoners and Pakistani authorities.

He expressed concern over the security situation in North Waziristan and affirmed that the US considers the operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan to be an internal matter for Pakistan.

Both Pakistan and the US acknowledge extremism to be a common problem which should be addressed properly, added Olson.