RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) General Joseph L. Votel held a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
“Discussion focused on regional security situation/Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan border management and Pakistan’s positive contributions towards peace and stability in the region,” said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release.
The COAS said that peace in Afghanistan was more important for Pakistan than any other country.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that Pakistan had done its best despite constraints and would continue efforts for the sake of its future, in line with the aspirations of Pakistani people, however, the same was not being reciprocated as evident from the continued attacks from across the border.
The US CENTCOM Commander appreciated and acknowledged the Pakistan army’s contributions and Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terror.