Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in a meeting with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi emphasized the need to increase cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan to effectively deal with the common challenges of terrorism and extremism. .
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued today that the Army Chief led a tripartite delegation of the Taliban-led administration during his four-day visit to Pakistan after meeting the Afghan minister. For negotiations and meetings. with the authorities in Islamabad.
During their meeting, the two dignitaries discussed issues of mutual interest including regional security, border management, and formalization of bilateral security mechanisms to improve the existing security environment, the army’s media wing said.
The ISPR statement said that General Munir reiterated the need for full support and commitment from the Afghan Interim Government in matters of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, FM Muttaqi appreciated Pakistan’s traditional support to the people of Afghanistan and recognized the important role Pakistan is playing in facilitating peace and development in Afghanistan.
According to ISPR, he also expressed his willingness to work with Pakistan to promote regional stability and prosperity.
Both the COAS and the Afghan Minister agreed on the importance of maintaining regular contacts to strengthen bilateral ties and address issues of common concern.
General Munir, as mentioned by the army’s media wing, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.
COAS meets Chinese FM Gang, lauds ‘China’s unwavering support’
Apart from this, the Army Chief also met the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss matters of mutual interest including regional security and defense cooperation.
COS General Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to Pakistan-China strategic relations in the meeting. He also pledged full support for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, a key component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
General Munir also appreciated China’s unwavering support for Pakistan on regional and international issues.
Meanwhile, the Chinese minister stressed the importance of the long-standing strategic relationship between the brotherly countries and expressed satisfaction over the progress on the CPEC and reiterated China’s commitment to its timely completion.
He also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Both the Army Chief and the FM Gang discussed the evolving security situation in the region.
“The COAS recognized China’s role in promoting peace and stability in the region, and the two sides agreed to enhance their existing cooperation in the fields of defense and security to effectively counter common security challenges,” the statement said. Agreed on.”
According to ISPR, the meeting ended on a positive note and both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthen the time-tested, all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China.
