COAS highlights CPEC role in region’s economic development

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan is determined and focussed to achieve a stable, peaceful and normalised Pakistan.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the National Defence University (NDU) and addressed the participants of the 4th Pakistan-UK Stabilisation Conference, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

While interacting with participants, the COAS focused on internal and external security situation of the country and his vision of an enduring peace within Pakistan and the region. The army chief also highlighted prospects of geo-political environment, security challenges and CPEC towards economic development of the region.

“Pakistan is focused and determined to achieve a stable, peaceful and normalised Pakistan,” he said.

Later on, Lieutenant General Patrick Sanders, Commander UK Field Army, called on the COAS at the National Defence University.

During the meeting, regional security issues and matters of professional interest were discussed, the ISPR said.

Earlier on arrival, General Bajwa was received by Lieutenant General Aamer Riaz, President National Defence University.

Meanwhile, Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing called on General Bajwa at the General Headquarters. Matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.