Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Ali Khil called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the GHQ to exchange views on several matters, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The ISPR, in a statement, said that during the meeting, the army chief and the Afghan envoy deliberated on matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghan Peace Process, enhanced bilateral security and defence cooperation, and effective border management between the two countries.
COAS reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan, the ISPR said."Our sole aim is helping Afghans achieve a peaceful, sovereign, democratic, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan."
Meanwhile, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to conflict prevention in the region and the relentless support provided in the Afghan Peace Process, the ISPR added.
Last week, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan Angela Ageler appreciated Pakistan's efforts in the Afghan peace process during her meeting with COAS Gen Bajwa.
The ISPR, in a statement, had said during the meeting, matters of mutual interest and overall regional security situation including recent developments in the Afghan peace process were discussed.
The army chief welcomed US President Joe Biden’s announcement to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, the ISPR said.
Gen Bajwa reiterating that a prosperous, stable, and peaceful Afghanistan is in the best interest of Pakistan in particular and the region in general, hoped for greater Pak-US bilateral cooperation in all domains in the future.
Sindh Education Dept says all educational institutions are open as usual in Karachi today
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah saw off the honourable guest at Karachi Airport...
A portion of the Sharea Faisal remains closed for the traffic from FTC flyover onwards
ISPR says another terrorist identified as Afghan national detained in injured condition
Unanimous stance of IHC will be submitted in apex court tomorrow , say sources
Azam Nazeer Tarar claims 77% of missing persons’ cases addressed by inquiry commission