ANKARA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over progress of the government committee holding talks with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to bring an end to the acts of terrorism in the country.

According to media reports, he told reporters that the armed forces of Pakistan were supportive of the government’s peace initiative.

The premier said the Taliban have assured of action against those who had committed acts of terrorism in the recent days. He hoped positive outcome of the talks.

To a question, he said democracy and stability in Afghanistan were vital for peace in Pakistan.

About Pakistan India relations, Prime Minister Sharif said the situation along the Line of Control has improved after a meeting of the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both sides, where it was agreed that neither side will resort to any firing.

He said that Pakistan has also urged the United Nations to play its role in helping resolve the Kashmir dispute.

Sharif said that Pakistan wants the issue resolved and has also asked India to come to the negotiating table. He said he also discussed the matter with the US president Barak Obama during his visit to the United States.

The prime minister is on a three-day official visit to Turkey to represent Pakistan at the 8th Afghanistan-Pakistan-Turkey Trilateral Summit.