ISLAMABAD, 9 September 2021, (TON): Ambassador of European Union Ms Androulla Kaminara called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including current situation of Afghanistan and enhanced bilateral cooperation with European Union were discussed.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief said “Pakistan values its relations with EU countries and earnestly looks forward to enhancing mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.”

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan situation, including successful evacuation operations and efforts for regional stability. The EU Ambassador pledged to play their role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Last week, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

According to the military’s press wing, matters related to mutual interest, including defence and security cooperation between the two countries and overall regional security situation, especially the current situation in Afghanistan came under discussion.