Army chief holds separate meetings with Saudi, Kyrgyzstan FMs and Azeri defence minister 

Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan defence minister at GHQ on Tuesday.

According to a statement of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters relating to current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral ties related to defence came under discussion.

Saudi FM appreciates Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation

In his meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral defence relations between the two countries were discussed.

The army chief said that Pakistan values its historical and brotherly relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and acknowledges its unique place in the Islamic world.

Referring to OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, COAS Bajwa termed it a historic development for bringing international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solution to emerging challenges vital for peace and stability.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

He specially appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for hosting the session of OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.

Kyrgyzstan FM admires Pakistan’s role in regional stability

Foreign Minister of Republic of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev called on COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ where both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.

Referring to OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, the army chief termed it a historic development for addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and bringing international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solution to emerging challenges in the region vital for peace and stability.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels. He specially appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.

Azerbaijan Defence Minister lauds Pakistan’s efforts for hosting OIC’s 48th Council of FMs

Later, Defence Minister for Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov also called on the Gen Bajwa and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for hosting the OIC’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release. COAS said that Pakistan valued its relations with Azerbaijan, rooted in religious affinity, common values, geo-strategic significance, potential for mutually beneficial and enhanced economic and defence cooperation.

Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region. Referring to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s 48th Council of Foreign Ministers session, the COAS termed it a historic development for addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and bringing international community to a shared vision and joint strategy to find solution to emerging challenges in the region vital for peace and stability.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.