RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday had underlined the need for global convergence on Afghanistan to avoid a humanitarian crisis.
He was talking to NATO Senior Civil Representative Stefano Pontecorvo in Rawalpindi today (Wednesday), said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). They discussed matters related to mutual interest, peace and stability in the region and Afghanistan situation.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation including successful evacuation operations and efforts for regional stability. He also assured to enhance cooperation with Pakistan on Afghanistan and regular engagement by the NATO countries for all bilateral issues.
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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.
