COAS, Zalmay & Gen Miller discuss regional security situation

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and Commander Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan General Austin Scott Miller called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), they discussed matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including Afghan refugees issue and Afghan reconciliation process. “Amidst COVID-19 situation, we should not lose track of hard-earned achievements for Afghan peace process and peace and stability in the region,” COAS Bajwa emphasized during the meeting. Earlier on Tuesday, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad briefly visited Pakistan. According to sources, Zalmay Khalilzad met high-ranking officers and discussed the Afghan peace process as well as regional stability. According to a press release issued by the US State Department, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and Resolute Support Mission Commander General Austin Scott Miller visited Islamabad on Tuesday. In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Ambassador Khalilzad and General Miller discussed the United States’ ongoing efforts for a sustainable peace in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s military leaders reaffirmed their support for US efforts and renewed their commitment to act to advance a political settlement to the conflict.