ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US’ Secretary of Defence General Lloyd J. Austin (retired) had a telephone conversation on Wednesday. 

“During the call, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including latest developments in Afghan peace process, draw down 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. He also reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan. 

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 the countries.