ISLAMABAD, 01 December 2021, (TON): The military said “Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has emphasised the need for global convergence on Afghanistan for regional peace and stability, urging coordinated efforts for economic uplift of the Afghan people.”

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said “the army chief made these remarks during his meeting with Major General Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Saud Al Khalifa, Chief of Staff of Bahrain National Guard (BNG) who called on him at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.”

It added that the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's role in the Afghan situation, special efforts for border management and role in regional stability.

According to the military's media wing, matters of mutual interests, the current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were also discussed during the meeting.

The ISPR further said that Major General Abdul Aziz acknowledged the professionalism of Pakistan's armed forces and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields.

Gen Qamar was cited by the ISPR as saying "Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long-term and multi-domain enduring relationship with Bahrain.”