ISLAMABAD - Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Danila V Ganich called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters on Thursday.
“During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation and Afghan peace process were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate following the meeting.
On this occasion, COAS said that peace in Afghanistan is a common goal. Both reiterated mutual efforts towards achieving the goal. He also said that Pakistan values its relations with Russia and hoped for furthering military to military relations between the two countries.
COAS appreciated recent visit of Mr Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister to Pakistan and hoped for further diplomatic engagements at higher level. The Russian Ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process. Both reiterated the commitment to enhance Pak-Russia bilateral relationship, the ISPR said.
Bill Gates appreciates Pak Army’s role in eradicating polio
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Mr Bill Gates had a telephone conversation on Thursday.
“Matters related to Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed,” says a press statement released by Pakistan Army’s media wing late Thursday.
COAS said that it was a national cause and national effort. He said that we will only call it a success when no child is affected by Polio anymore in Pakistan. Credit goes to the grassroots workers including mobile polio teams, Law Enforcement Agencies and health representatives.
Mr Gates conveyed his special appreciation for Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive and ensuring proper reach and coverage of polio campaigns this year, particularly through involvement of community leaders and influencers.
COAS appreciated untiring efforts of Mr Bill Gates and his foundation towards the noble cause of Polio eradication at global level and assured him of continued support.
