ISLAMABAD   -  Ambassador of Belarus Andrei Metelitsa called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Friday. “During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, potential in defence cooperation, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan and collaboration / partnership in humanitarian measures were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate.

Speaking on the occasion, the COAS said that Pakistan values Belarus’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. The COAS also emphasised on the urgency for swiftly devising an institutional mechanism for channelling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe.

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.