ISLAMABAD, 11 September 2021, (TON): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa reiterated Pakistan's commitment to peace in Afghanistan, stressing constructive engagement and humanitarian support in the neighbouring country.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated “Gen Bajwa's remarks came as he chaired the 243rd Corps Commanders Conference (CCC).”

In a series of tweets from the DG ISPR's official account the military's media wing reported that the participants took comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment. Forum was apprised on prevalent situation in Afghanistan, especially security along Pak-Afghan Border and effective safeguards in place against various threats.

The ISPR added that the COAS expressed satisfaction over the efficacy of the comprehensive border management regime due to which Pakistan’s borders and internal security remained intact amid a crisis-like situation in the region.

The communique said "the COAS concluded that the designs of external and internal forces inimical to peace and stability in Pakistan shall be thwarted at all costs."

The ISPR added that the "COAS appreciated Army’s support and role towards the overall evacuation & transit related effort under taken in support of evacuation of foreign and Afghan populace from Afghanistan to other countries."

Reiterating Pakistan’s firm commitment to peace, the COAS said “constructive engagement and sustained humanitarian support for Afghanistan by world community is imperative for enduring peace and stability."