US Centcom commander calls on COAS Bajwa, discusses regional security, stability

Rawalpindi: US Central Command (Centcom) Commander General Michael E. Kurilla called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday at the Pakistan Army General Headquarters (GHQ) and discussed matters of mutual interest.

According to a statement by the military’s media wing, the Centcom commander had a one-on-one meeting with the army chief.

“Matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, and stability, defence and security cooperation particularly military to military ties were discussed during the meeting,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

It stated that the one-on-one call was followed by a delegation-level meeting in which Pakistan Army’s counter-terrorism efforts and significant contributions toward regional peace and stability were discussed.

The Pakistan-US military training exchange programme also came under discussion.

“The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army’s commendable efforts in the fight against terrorism, counter-terrorism experiences, and efforts for regional peace and stability,” the ISPR said, adding the visiting dignitary also visited Army Museum and took a keen interest in various historical enclosures.