RAWALPINDI: Ambassador of European Union (EU) Androulla Kaminara called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday, the military said in a statement.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including the current Afghanistan situation and bilateral cooperation with the EU were discussed during the meeting. The military’s media wing said that the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation and its efforts for regional stability and pledged to play her role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
On January 24, Ambassador of Morocco to Pakistan Mohamed Karmoune called on the army chief at GHQ in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, ISPR said, matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence, security cooperation and regional security situation including Afghanistan were discussed.
The COAS said that Pakistan valued its relations with Morocco. “We earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests,” he was quoted by the ISPR as saying.
Earlier this month, the COAS said that the international community’s assistance to Afghanistan in averting humanitarian crises is imperative for regional peace and stability.
He made these remarks in a meeting with British High Commissioner Christian Turner, who called on him at GHQ. The British envoy appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace particularly in the Afghan situation. –ISPR
