Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has stressed avoiding misperceptions and scapegoating to counter the designs of spoilers in the Afghanistan peace process.
The army chief's comments came during the two-day 242nd Corps Commanders’ Conference. Gen Bajwa presided over the meeting, which was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the participants took a comprehensive review of the global, regional, and domestic security environment.
On the occasion, the COAS expressed satisfaction over stringent measures being taken for ensuring effective border control as part of the comprehensive Border Management Regime & asked for high level of vigil along the western Border.
Reinforcing Pakistan’s vision for peace, connectivity, and shared prosperity, Gen Bajwa said we have made every possible effort to facilitate the Afghan peace process leading towards a negotiated settlement with utmost sincerity and will continue to do so.
He said being a collective responsibility, all stakeholders have to play their part positively for enduring peace in Afghanistan which is pivotal for stability in the region.
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa also commended formations for maintaining high standards of operational readiness and providing sustained support to civil administration during ongoing national efforts against Covid-19, monsoons and national polio drive.