Pakistan
Turkmenistan Deputy Foreign minister, COAS Bajwa discuss bilateral matters, TAPI pipeline
The Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Wendy Gilmour also holds meeting with General Qamar Javed Javed Bajwa to discuss the Afghan situation and matters of mutual interest
Islamabad: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev on Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Head Quarters (GHQ) to discuss matters of mutual interest, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
According to the military's media wing, the meeting discussed matters related to bilateral cooperation in various fields with special emphasis on regional connectivity projects and Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline.
Highlighting the issue of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's role and its efforts for regional stability. The minister also pledged to make better relations between two brotherly countries.
-- Canadian envoy discusses Afghan situation --
The Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Wendy Gilmour held a meeting with the COAS to discuss the Afghan situation, including matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and Canada.
During the meeting, bilateral cooperation in various fields, the overall regional situation, including Afghanistan, came under discussion.
"Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long-term and multi-domain enduring relationship with Canada," said Gen Bajwa.
Talking about the sports in Northern Areas, the COAS appreciated special efforts taken by the Canadian High Commissioner for the promotion of sports.
On the other hand, the commissioner appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation and efforts for regional stability, pledging to play her role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.