Chief of South African National Defence Forces General Rudzani Maphwanya met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Tuesday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters pertaining to mutual interests, regional security situation and defence, training and security cooperation between both the countries came under discussion during the meeting.

The COAS said that Pakistan attaches great value to its relations with South Africa.

Gen Bajwa said that we appreciate South Africa’s role in regional peace, security and development of the African region.

The visiting dignitary also lauded Pakistan’s role in regional peace and stability especially the Afghan peace process.

Both the dignitaries vowed to play their role for further improvement in bilateral cooperation at all levels.

Earlier, General Rudzani Maphwanya also met the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Nadeem Raza, at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi.