ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken had a telephone conversation on Wednesday, Pakistan Army’s media wing said.
“During the conversation matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including latest developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate. COAS said that Pakistan will always support “Afghan-led Afghan-owned” peace process based on mutual consensus of all stakeholders.
The US dignitary also acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both countries.
US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken pledges to further enhance bilateral relations
Also, Japan Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Kuninori Matsuda called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Wednesday.
“During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and measures to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed,” the ISPR said. COAS said that Pak values its relations with Japan and acknowledged Japan’s efforts for regional stability. The visiting dignitary praised Pakistan’s role for peace and stability in the region particularly Afghan peace process and vowed to further enhance ties with Pakistan.
