Emerging paradigm demands close Pakistan, Azerbaijan ties: COAS

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said the emerging geostrategic paradigm in the region necessitated Pakistan and Azerbaijan to have close cooperation and a collective response against common challenges.

The Chief of Army Staff made these remarks during his official visit of Republic of Azerbaijan where he called on Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Colonel General Eyvazov Vilayat Suleyman Oglu, Chief of State Border Service (SBS) of Azerbaijan Col Gen Elchin Guliyev and Chief of State Security Service Col Gen Ali Naghi Oglu Naghiyev at Baku, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release received here.

The Army chief also reiterated for increased mutually beneficial engagements at all levels and forums. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation, regional peace and stability and cooperation in energy, trade and connectivity projects between both brotherly countries were discussed.

The dignitaries also acknowledged high standards of professionalism of the Pakistan Army and contributions for conflict prevention in the region especially efforts for bringing peace in Afghanistan.