Kabul , Afghanistan ( CNN ) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Gen. Stanley McChrystal , the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan , say they 've secured backing from local leaders for an upcoming military operation in the province . McChrystal took Karzai and some of his security chiefs to Kandahar , considered the heartland of Taliban country . With McChrystal in the front row , Karzai delivered a full-court press to a group of about 300 tribal leaders Sunday , in a bid to get their support . The group sat on carpets and cushions on the floor as they listened to Karzai passionately talk about increasing security and ending corruption . He also had a stong message for the Taliban . `` First I call on the Taliban for peace . Do not kill your country men and children . Do not kill innocents , '' Karzai said . `` Separate yourself from al Qaeda and the terrorists . '' McChrystal and Karzai believe they got approval for the coming offensive , which has already been delayed once . About a month and a half ago , another military plan presented to locals by Karzai was rejected . McCrystal said securing support from Afghan leaders before the start of a new offensive was critical to success . He added that this is a lesson learned from previous offensives in the country . Tribal leaders had mixed reviews for the plan . Some doubted Karzai 's government was capable of mounting such an offensive . Others expressed faith in the president , but objected to the involvement of U.S. troops . Karzai did not say when the upcoming military operation would take place . But initial reports indicate that Afghan troops will take the main role in the center of Kandahar , while U.S. troops will be mainly on the perimeter .
Afghan President Harmid ##i and U.S. Gen. John McChrystal went to Pakistan . Met with the local leaders . Karzai , McChrystal believe they got go - ahead for military operation . Tribal leaders have different reactions .