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COAS Qamar Bajwa, US Special Representative discuss security situation in Afghanistan

COAS Qamar Bajwa, US Special Representative discuss security situation in Afghanistan
November 12, 2021 Web Desk

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Thomas West, United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters on Friday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

The COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long term and multi-domain enduring relationship with the United States. He reiterated the need for global convergence on Afghanistan for avoiding looming humanitarian crisis and coordinated efforts for economic uplift of the Afghan people.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's role in Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, Special Envoy on Afghanistan Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called on COAS Qamar Bajwa at GHQ.

They discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghanistan situation and measures to further enhance bilateral cooperation. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's role in Afghan peace process, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

On the other hand, Zamir Kabulov, Special Representative of President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan, called on COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.

Matters of mutual interest, current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields was discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement with all the regional players and wish for long term and enduring multi-domain relationship with Russia.