ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has assured Uzbekistan of Pakistan's full cooperation in all its initiatives aimed at improving regional cooperation, peace and stability.
The COAS held out this assurance to a high ranking Uzbek delegation headed by Secretary Security under the President Lieutenant General Makhmudov Victor Vladimirovich during a meeting in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including security situation in the region.
The visiting delegation appreciated the Pakistan Army's sincere efforts and sacrifices in the war against terrorism and for stability in the region.
In a related development, National Security Advisor (NSA) Lt.Gen (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua said on Wednesday that Uzbekistan and Pakistan have wonderful cordial relations.
He stated this while talking to the same delegation from Uzbekistan which also met him here at his office and exchanged views on regional security and regional connectivity.
Besides discussing bilateral relations, matters pertaining to regional security and prospects of regional connectivity were discussed.
Subsequently, the NSA gave a detailed presentation to the delegation highlighting the international and regional security situation. The NSA deliberated on the significance of bilateral relationship, common challenges and opportunities for Pakistan and Central Asian Republics.
Thereafter, the NSA briefed the delegation about the efforts of Pakistan to bring the stability and peace in Afghanistan. Peace in Afghanistan is not only peace in Pakistan but CARs and whole of the region, he added.
He also appreciated the great initiative taken by the President of Uzbekistan at Tashkent Conference which specifically focused on the peace and stability of Afghanistan.
Lt Gen Mahmudov expressed strong desire of Uzbekistan to work with Pakistan collectively for the peace of Afghanistan which was positively acknowledged by NSA.
The delegates applauded Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism and for peace in Afghanistan. Both sides agreed to work together to improve their relationship in every sphere and also align efforts for sustainable peace in the region.