Saudi, Azeri, Kyrgyz FMs hold talks with COAS

RAWALPINDI: Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan separately call on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.
Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and hailed Islamabad’s efforts for hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral defence relations between the two countries were discussed, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.
The COAS said that Pakistan valued its historical and brotherly relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and acknowledges its unique place in the Islamic world.
Referring to Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) session, the COAS termed it a historic development for bringing international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solution to emerging challenges vital for peace and stability.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Meanwhile, Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the GHQ and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release. COAS said that Pakistan valued its relations with Azerbaijan, rooted in religious affinity, common values, geo-strategic significance, potential for mutually beneficial and enhanced economic and defence cooperation.
Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region. Referring to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, the COAS termed it a historic development for addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and bringing international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solution to emerging challenges in the region vital for peace and stability.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Moreover, Foreign Minister of Republic of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at GHQ where both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation were discussed, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.
Referring to OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, COAS termed it a historic development for addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and bringing international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solution to emerging challenges in the region vital for peace and stability.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels. He specially appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers. –ISPR