Zalmay Khalilzad calls on Army chief, discusses regional security and Afghanistan

Rawlapindi: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation and a prominent guest speaker at Islamabad Security Dialogue, Zalmay Khalilzad called Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the GHQ on Friday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed, the military's media wing's statement said.

Regarding Afghanistan, the COAS stressed upon the need for global convergence and sincere efforts to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan.

General Bajwa thanked Khalilzad for attending the Islamabad Security Dialogue.

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

He expressed his gratitude for being given an opportunity to attend the Islamabad Security Dialogue, the ISPR release concluded.