US defence secretary lauds army’s rescue and relief efforts in flood-stricken areas

Rawalpindi: US Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin on Friday applauded the Pakistan Army’s “rescue and relief efforts” in flood-hit areas, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement Friday.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin held a telephonic conversation earlier today, the military's media affairs wing further said.

During the call, matters of mutual interests, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation were discussed.

The US official expressed his grief over the devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.

He also offered full support to the people of Pakistan.

Lloyd James also pledged to play his role in enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.