ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Tuesday that Pakistan desires broad-based relations with Afghanistan and is willing to do everything possible to help Afghanistan achieve an all-inclusive settlement which is vital for regional peace and prosperity.
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed these views while talking to an eight-member Afghan delegation who called on him in Rawalpindi.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, during the meeting detailed discussion was held about current situation in Afghanistan.
COAS further reiterated that Pakistan stands with people of Afghanistan. Afghan delegation acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sacrifices, untiring efforts and contributions for peace, stability and socio-economic development of Afghanistan. The delegation also expressed their views regarding way-forward for Afghanistan.
The eight-member Afghan delegation included Salahuddin Rabbani, Muhammad Younis Qanooni, Ustad Muhammad Karim Khalili, Ahmed Zia Masoud, Ustad Muhammad Muhaqiq, Ahmed Wali Masoud, Abdul Latif Pidram and Khalid Noor.