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  • Pakistan seeks recognition of sacrifices in war against terror: COAS

    General Joseph l. Votel, Commander United States Central Command meets Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa General Joseph l. Votel, Commander United States Central Command meets Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa

    According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Joseph l. Votel, Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) along with his delegation me Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday. Matters of professional interest with special focus on security situation in Afghanistan were discussed during the meeting.

    General Qamar Javed Bajwa highlighted the importance Pakistan accords to its relations with US, particularly security cooperation and efforts towards regional stability.

    COAS further said that Pakistan has undertaken operations against terrorists of all hue and colour.

    General Bajwa reiterated his commitment to work in close coordination with Afghan security forces and US-led Resolute Support Mission (RSM) for improved security environment in Pakistan-Afghanistan border region.

    While referring to Afghanistan and Pak-US relations, COAS said that no other country has more interest for prace in Afghanistan than Pakistan.

    General Bahwa further said that more than financial or material assistance, we seek acknowledgement of our decades contributions towards regional peace and stability, understanding of our challenges and most importantly the sacrifices Pakistani nation and its security forces have rendered in fight against terrorism and militancy.

    US ambassador to Pakistan David Hale was also present during the meeting.