Pak soil not being used against any other country: COAS

RAWALPINDI: US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale met Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the GHQ on Monday.

Matters of mutual interest, including regional security issues, were discussed during the meeting, says an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press statement. The COAS reiterated Pakistan's stance that its soil is not being used for terrorist activities against any other country nor shall we tolerate any action against Pakistan.

The ambassador acknowledged Pak Army's efforts in securing control of areas on the Pakistan side of the border and said that both countries can carry forward the work done towards enduring peace and stability in the region through enhanced coordination and cooperation.

APP adds: According to a US Embassy statement, in the meeting, Ambassador Hale affirmed Pakistan's role and great sacrifices in eradication of terrorism and extremism. The ambassador noted President Donald Trump's call during his speech at the Arab-Islamic-American Summit for a vision of peace, security, and prosperity, and unity in conquering extremism and terrorism.

Ambassador Hale thanked General Bajwa for his public commitment on May 18 that Pakistan was taking measures to ensure that militants do not use Pakistan's soil to conduct attacks against any country. The ambassador and General Bajwa reiterated their nations' commitment to a secure, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan.