Afghan army delegation meets corps commander

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PESHAWAR: An eight-member delegation of Afghan National Army headed by Corps Com-mander Lt Gen Mohammad Sharif Yaftali called on Commander of 11th Corps Lt Gen Hidayatur Rehman here on Saturday, the Inter Services Public Relations said in a statement.

The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and security arrangements at the Pak-Afghan border. They agreed on better coordination and enhancing security measures on both sides.

Earlier, the delegates laid floral wreath at the Shuhada monument and appreciated sacrifices of Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism.

The Afghan delegation’s visit is the follow-up of Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif’s trip to Afghanistan during which it was decided that corps commanders from both sides would hold meetings for better border management, the statement said.

Published in Dawn, January 31st, 2016

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