World peace hinges on solving long pending issues: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, while addressing students and faculty members of the Command and Staff College of Germany Thursday, said that the future of enduring peace and stability in the world hinges on the ability to resolve long pending issues within the region.

"This can only be complemented through meaningful international support to take on challenging regional issues," General Bajwa said. The COAS shared his views on "Pakistan’s Regional and Internal Security Perspective".

Focusing on COVID-19 pandemic, the COAS said that Pakistan’s government, along with other state institutions, is doing its best to counter the challenges faced by Pakistan.

On his arrival at the Command and Staff College, General Bajwa was received by Major General Oliver Kohl, Commandant Bundeswehr Command and Staff College, Hamburg, Germany.

The COAS, who is on an official visit to Germany, earlier called on Heiko Maas, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. Markus Potzel, Special Representative for the Federal Government for Afghanistan and Pakistan was also present. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including latest developments in Afghan peace process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Germany and expressed desire for enhanced mutually beneficial bilateral relations.

The German dignitaries also acknowledged Pakistan's continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both countries.