The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir called on key US government and military officials during his ongoing visit to the United States, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.
During his visit, the COAS met the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the Secretary of Defence General Llyod J. Austin (Retired), the Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, the Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer and the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q Brown.
The ISPR said that during the meetings, matters of bilateral interests, global and regional security issues, and ongoing conflicts were.
Both sides agreed to continue engagement for exploring potential avenues of bilateral collaboration in pursuit of shared interests.
During the meetings with defence officials, counter terrorism cooperation and defence collaboration were identified as core areas of cooperation.
Both sides reiterated the intent to increase interaction and explore ways to expand the scope of mutually beneficial engagements.
The COAS underscored the importance of understanding each other’s perspectives on regional security issues and developments affecting strategic stability in South Asia.
In this context, he especially highlighted the importance of resolving the Kashmir Issue in accordance with international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The COAS also interacted with the Pakistani overseas community.
In a reception hosted by Embassy of Pakistan, he met members of the Pakistani community.
The Army Chief appreciated the positive role being played by Pakistani overseas community towards the Country’s progress and development.
During interaction, topics of varying dimensions were discussed and the COAS appreciated efforts of Pakistani Diaspora.
General Asim Munir also welcomed & encouraged the diaspora to invest through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) which is already yielding success in various dimensions.
The COAS also highlighted that the US is the largest export market for Pakistan constituting 21.5 percent of our total exports and dispelled rumours about special screening, denial of visas and detentions.
The Army Chief said “Pakistani diaspora anywhere around the world is held in high regard as they are ambassadors of Pakistan and contribute significantly to Pakistan in varying domains.
Members of the Pakistani community expressed their pride in role and contributions of Pakistan army towards well being of Pakistan.
The COAS extended good wishes to the complete Pakistani community in their efforts. He also met Mr Tanweer Ahmed who graciously had donated US$ 9 million for NUST in the field of IT development in Pakistan.
The COAS appreciated him and said Pakistan is proud of heroes like him.
 General Syed Asim Munir called on key US government and military officials during his ongoing visit to the United States, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.){kind=link}