RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa assured UK’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab of Pakistan’s commitment in making “all-out efforts to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan”.
“Pakistan remains committed to make all-out efforts to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan and supports an all-inclusive Afghan government,” Gen Bajwa told Raab in a meeting at the GHQ on Saturday.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the army chief and UK MP discussed issues of mutual interest, regional security, the current situation in Afghanistan and measures to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The military’s media wing said that both the officials also discussed Pakistan’s role in fighting Covid-19 and effective measures to control the spread of the global pandemic.
The COAS and UK’s top diplomat reiterated the desire to further improve bilateral relations, including efforts for peace and security in the region and fight against Covid-19.
“Both sides agreed to continue exploring avenues for collaboration in defence, training and counter-terrorism domains,” read the statement.
Meanwhile, Raab appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan, including the successful evacuation operations, regional stability. He also pledged to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
COAS SAYS ARMY’S WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT TO KASHMIR CAUSE: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has assured army’s full support and commitment to the Kashmir cause and the people of Kashmir.
Talking to AJK Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, who called on him on Saturday, General Qamar Bajwa congratulated the AJK PM on assumption of his new office and expressed his best wishes for prosperity of the region of Kashmir.
The AJK prime minister appreciated the army’s contribution towards security and development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir including continued Indian unilateralism in IIOJK and situation along Line of Control was discussed.
On the occasion, the army chief paid tribute to Syed Ali Geelani for his historical and selfless struggle for Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
The funeral prayers of veteran Kashmiri Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir freedom movement Syed Ali Geelani were offered in absentia at the capital’s Faisal Mosque on Friday.
President Dr Arif Alvi, federal ministers, parliamentarians and a large number of people from different walks of life offered the prayers. National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf, Director General Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and other government officials attended.
Syed Ali Geelani passed away Wednesday night at his home in Srinagar, capital of Indian Occupied Kashmir at the age of 92.
He was laid to rest early Thursday morning in Srinagar amidst heavy deployment of Indian occupation force.
