ISLAMABAD: Secretary of Defense James Mattis has reiterated that Pakistan must redouble its efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.
US Defense Chief is in Pakistan on his first visit. US Embassy in Islamabad issued a statement after the visiting dignitary held meeting with civil and military leadership of Pakistan.
The statement said Secretary of Defense James Mattis visited Islamabad Monday on his inaugural trip to Pakistan in this position.
In Islamabad, Secretary Mattis met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Minister of Defense Khurram Dastigir Khan.
He also met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gen. Naveed Mukhtar.
Mattis recognized Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism. The Secretary emphasized the vital role that Pakistan can play in working with the United States and others to facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan that brings stability and security to the region.
James Mattis reiterated that Pakistan must redouble its efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.
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