COAS, Bill Gates discuss polio situation, COVID-19 in Pakistan

Following the conversation, matters related to Pakistan's commitment for comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed.

Qamar Javed Bajwa said that it was a national cause and national effort. He said that we will only call it a success when no child is affected by Polio anymore in Pakistan.

The COAS gave credit of this feat to the grass roots workers including mobile polio teams, law enforcement agencies and health representatives.

Bill Gates conveyed his special appreciation for Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive and ensuring proper reach and coverage of polio campaigns in 2021, particularly through involvement of community leaders and influencers.

Moreover, the COAS bajwa appreciated untiring efforts of Bill Gates and his foundation towards the noble cause of Polio eradication at global level, assuring continued support.

Earlier, according to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release, Russian Ambassador Danila V. Ganich, called on the COAS at GHQ.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation and Afghan Peace Process were discussed.

On the occasion, Qamar Bajwa said that Peace in Afghanistan was a common goal where both sides reiterated mutual efforts towards achieving the goal.

The COAS appreciated recent visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Pakistan and hoped for further diplomatic engagements at higher level.

The Russian Ambassador lauded Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process.