RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has urged for the global consensus to avert the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
High Commissioner of Canada in Pakistan, Wendy Gilmour visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and met with COAS Bajwa, said the Inter-Service Public Relation (ISPR),
The overall regional situation, peace and stability in Afghanistan were discussed during the meeting. They also exchanged views on the issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The ISPR said that the Canadian high commissioner appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation, adding that she vowed to continue working for better bilateral relations.
Wendy Gilmour maintained that Pakistan played a key role in the operation to evacuate foreigners from Afghanistan.
On the occasion, General Bajwa further said that Pakistan wants a long-term, multi-faceted and lasting relationship with Canada. “Pakistan wants to maintain the tradition of bilateral relations,” he added.
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Last week, the army chief had reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace in Afghanistan, stressing constructive engagement and humanitarian support in the neighbouring country.
In a statement, the military’s media wing reported that, “The participants took comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment. The forum was apprised on prevalent situation in Afghanistan, especially security along Pak-Afghan Border and effective safeguards in place against various threats.”
The ISPR added that the army chief expressed satisfaction over the efficacy of the comprehensive border management regime due to which Pakistan’s borders and internal security remained intact amid a crisis-like situation in the region.
“The COAS concluded that the designs of external and internal forces inimical to peace and stability in Pakistan shall be thwarted at all costs,” the communiqué said.
