RAWALPINDI: German dignitaries, in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa today (Thursday), acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Army Chief General Bajwa, who is on official visit to Germany, called on Heiko Maas, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. Markus Potzel, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, was also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the overall regional security situation — including the latest developments in the Afghan peace process — and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.
Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Germany and expressed the desire for enhanced mutually beneficial bilateral relations. The German dignitaries pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both countries.
Later on, Gen Bajwa also visited the Command & Staff College of Germany, where he addressed students and faculty members and shared his views on Pakistan’s Regional and Internal Security Perspective.
During the address, COAS Bajwa apprised the audience on external and internal security challenges faced by Pakistan and measures taken in the regard to mitigate the threat.
The army chief said that the future of enduring peace and stability in world hinges on the ability to resolve long pending issues within the region. “This can only be complemented through meaningful international support to take on challenging regional issues,” he added.
Focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, the army chief said that Pakistan’s government along with other state institutions is doing its best to counter the challenges faced by Pakistan.
