Bajwa, US diplomat discuss Afghan peace process

Published May 13, 2021
In this file photo, US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Angela Aggeler meets Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. — Photo courtesy ISPR/File
In this file photo, US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Angela Aggeler meets Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. — Photo courtesy ISPR/File

RAWALPINDI: Angela Aggeler, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan, called on the Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields, fight against Covid-19 and recent developments in the Afghan peace process were discussed.

The army chief said Pakistan had sincerely supported the peace process, adding that a prosperous, stable and peaceful Afghanistan is in the best interest of region in general and Pakistan in particular.

The COAS expressed the hope for greater Pak-US bilateral cooperation in all domains in future.

The US dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts and support for peace and stability in the region and pledged to enhance relations between the two countries.

Published in Dawn, May 13th, 2021

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