COAS discusses bilateral ties, matters of mutual interest with Kazakh ambassador

General Bajwa stresses need for international efforts to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

The Kazakh Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary Yerzhan Kistafin called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Army General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the two officials discussed matters of mutual interest during the meeting. It added that regional security situation and cooperation in various fields were also discussed. The army chief expressed his hopes that the law and order situation in Kazakhstan would be restored soon.

Referring to Afghanistan, General Bajwa stressed upon the need for sincere international efforts to avert a humanitarian crisis there. The COAS said that Pakistan remained committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace in the region.

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

Earlier last week, the US Chargé d’affaires to Pakistan Angela Aggeler called on Bajwa at GHQ on Thursday.

The ISPR said that the two officials discussed matters of mutual interest during the meeting. It added that regional security situation including Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were also discussed. The COAS emphasized the need for global efforts to address the evolving situation in Afghanistan, particularly the humanitarian crisis.