Gen Bajwa, Mike Pompeo discuss Afghan peace process

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited US State Department in Washington and called on US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor, the two discussed regional security issues especially focusing on Afghan peace process, noting the importance of an Afghan led and Afghan controlled solution. “COAS visited US State Department and called on US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The two discussed regional security issues especially focussing on Afghan peace process, noting the importance of an Afghan led and Afghan controlled solution,” the DG ISPR tweeted.

COAS visited US State Department and called on US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The two discussed regional security issues especially focussing on Afghan peace process, noting the importance of an Afghan led and Afghan controlled solution. (1of2). pic.twitter.com/ANdzb5OT4I

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2019

Speaking on the occasion, the army chief said Pakistan attaches great importance to restoring a robust bilateral relationship based on mutual respect, trust and shared values. “Ways to improve progress of Afg peace process & bilateral relationship as follow up to the summit meeting on 22 Jul 19 also discussed. “Pakistan attaches great importance to restoring a robust bilateral relationship based on mutual respect, trust & shared values,” COAS said.  

Ways to improve progress of Afg peace process & bilateral relationship as follow up to the summit meeting on 22 Jul 19 also discussed. “Pakistan attaches great importance to restoring a robust bilateral relationship based on mutual respect, trust & shared values”, COAS. (2of2). https://t.co/4LrSNl7v87

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2019

On the other hand, the army chief also met Senator Lindsay Graham and Gen Jack Keane, Retd Regional security situation. During the meeting, they discussed Afghan peace process and Pak-US bilateral relationship. The ISPR DG said, in a tweet, Senator Graham recollecting his visit to Pakistan appreciated Pakistan’s role in improving security dynamics in the region.

COAS met Senator Lindsay Graham & Gen Jack Keane, Retd. Regional security situation, Afg peace process & Pak-US bilateral relationship discussed. Senator Graham recollecting his visit to Pakistan appreciated Pakistan’s role in improving security dynamics in the region.(1of2).

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2019

On the occasion, the COAS apprised them of the improved security situation in Pakistan and the resulting opportunities for foreign businesses to invest in Pakistan. “Bilateral relationship holds potential for both the countries and would also assist in regional stability,” he added.

COAS apprised them of the improved security situation in Pakistan and the resulting opportunities for foreign businesses to invest in Pakistan. “Bilateral relationship holds potential for both countries and would also assist in regional stability”, COAS.(2of2). pic.twitter.com/26BnAWqbrD

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2019