COAS Bajwa, US defence secretary discuss ongoing situation in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (92 News) - US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III spoke by phone with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss our mutual goals of security and stability in the region, the Pentagon said.

During the call, Secretary Austin expressed his interest in continuing to improve the US – Pakistan relationship and build upon our multiple shared interests in the region.

Secretary Austin and General Bajwa discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, regional security and stability, and the bilateral defence relationship more broadly.