COAS Qamar Bajwa, US delegation agree to enhance defence and security cooperation

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - A delegation headed by Derek H Chollet, Counselor, US State Department, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Thursday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

Speaking on the occasion, the COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain this tradition of bilateral engagement and multi-domain enduring relationship with United States (US). Both sides agreed upon enhancing defence and security cooperation.

The visiting dignitaries expressed their grief over the devastation caused by ongoing floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims. They offered USA’s support to the people of Pakistan at this hour of need. The dignitaries appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability and also pledged to play their role enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

The COAS thanked for USA’s support and reiterated that assistance from their global partners shall be vital in relief/ rehabilitation of the flood victims.