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Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh has said Pakistan's incoming Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa is a "professional".
"In the UN operations, Gen Bajwa's performance was totally professional and outstanding," Gen Singh was quoted as saying by Times of India as he described the time when Gen Bajwa had served under him on a United Nations assignment in Congo.
He added, "A military officer's conduct in the international environment is different from the way he conducts himself back home. There, he is governed by his country's national interests," he was quoted.
General Bikram Singh was the 25th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army and held the post until July 31, 2014. He was also the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Indian armed forces.
Another Indian army official, who was not identified in the story, was quoted saying, "Gen Bajwa is well-versed with the complexities, nature of operations and terrain along the LoC. He has also handled Kashmir extensively during his career."
A day earlier, Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, a career infantry officer belonging to the Baloch Regiment, was chosen as Pakistan's next Chief of Army Staff. He will be promoted to the rank of a four-star general and will take up his new post from Tuesday, the day the current army chief Raheel Sharif retires.
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Nov 27, 2016 12:05pm
Ofcourse all soldiers of Pakistan Army are professional and outstanding and the best in the world.
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Nov 27, 2016 12:10pm
Sana. Everyone says that of his country and its armed forces.
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Nov 27, 2016 12:10pm
Professional and outstanding
Motivated to the core !!
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Nov 27, 2016 12:22pm
No need external validation.......we believe in Pakistan army. Rise the standards even higher.
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Nov 27, 2016 12:39pm
@sana-1 good to hear. Implement it
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Nov 27, 2016 12:47pm
Wonderful .. even enemies spoke their heart... Bravo
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Nov 27, 2016 01:04pm
@Riaz No, please do not view Gen.Bikram Singh's statement from that angle. Infact it's a big plus if good words comes from across the border.
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Nov 27, 2016 01:09pm
@sana-1 the greatest honour is not 10000 Pakistanis praising him, but one non Pakistani that too an Indian general praising him.
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Nov 27, 2016 01:12pm
all the best.
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Nov 27, 2016 01:14pm
@kd FYI it's not only us but the world recognises the outstanding performances of Pakistan forces and almost all international armed forces competitions Pakistani forces have recieved first positions and you can check this online also. World leaders praise Pakistani Military and especially General Raheel Shareef. Long live Pak forces
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Nov 27, 2016 01:25pm
Congratulations
Country is proud of people like that has praises at home and abroad even Indian Generals respect him
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Nov 27, 2016 01:28pm
Cpec will help Pakistan to become no.1 country in the world
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Nov 27, 2016 01:28pm
He was good soldier I heard him before praising Musharaf. There must be respect among soldiers irrespective of their nationalities.
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Nov 27, 2016 01:30pm
@Johnson That's like a real soldier
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Nov 27, 2016 01:44pm
@Optimistic Pakistani
Can you provide some online links?
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Nov 27, 2016 02:16pm
It is greatness of Gen. Singh in expressing his views with truthfulness.
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Nov 27, 2016 02:22pm
@kd Yes but here an Indian General has said it.
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Nov 27, 2016 02:35pm
@mo
Great and good deeds respected everywhere.
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Nov 27, 2016 02:36pm
Note the respect one professional person to the another professional person of Pakistan.
Really great
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Nov 27, 2016 02:35pm
Of course, all Pakistan Army soldiers are professional. The Indian ex-army chief just got to know Gen Bajwa more than others!
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Nov 27, 2016 02:48pm
Anyone who come at this rank is highly professional , expert and experience in Pak Army
Pak Army Zindabad
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Nov 27, 2016 02:56pm
Hope he brings peace between India and Pakistan.
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Nov 27, 2016 03:00pm
hopefully now peace can prevail between two countries.
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Nov 27, 2016 03:01pm
Gen.Bikram's remarks as Ex chief of IA reflects quality and competency of General Bajwa. Very nice.
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Nov 27, 2016 03:25pm
Professional forces know and respect each other unlike our politicians.
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Nov 27, 2016 03:28pm
@Pakikashmir A very very long way to go before that even happens.
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Nov 27, 2016 03:49pm
I think Raheel Shareef was a more charismatic chief. His personality was well suited to his post. 2nd attribute to him is that he did not act like a beggar to receive extension after extension. therefore, he was respected everywhere. But now, it will also be incumbent upon new chief to continue his policies, stay away from politics and any other coup happening situation.
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Nov 27, 2016 04:10pm
@PAKIKASHMIR: I doubt your statement because if that's the case every country would invite China to build a road throughout their respective countries.A roadway doesn't lead to a nations success the people of the country does.Look at Japan they are a strong economy to compete with and powerful military to be confronted.
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Nov 27, 2016 04:15pm
Respect Gen. Bikram Singh and his kind words upon Pakistan Gen. Bajwa.Congrats Duos Once Again.
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Nov 27, 2016 05:19pm
@Riaz well said
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Nov 27, 2016 05:19pm
@malatesh you can goggle it. I am sure you are smart enough to do that.
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Nov 27, 2016 06:01pm
It is a respect of one professional soldier to other.Nothing more That is called as working as officer and a gentleman
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Nov 27, 2016 06:58pm
It looks Gen.Bajwa is a fantastic person by way of asserting the problems. Hope he will bring peace in South Asia soon. Congrats sir and all the best you. May God bless you to do your job fantastically.
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Nov 27, 2016 07:02pm
@Faisal R. i dny know who they r...doesnt matter either way
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Nov 27, 2016 07:17pm
This is the respect for professionalism and sincerity for an army officer by another officer. I have liked his honest comment. Country is secondary.
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Nov 27, 2016 07:34pm
It reminds me the Historical event when King Porus said Sikender that he want the treatment from him like a King.
Here a brave man from India gave respect to another brave man of Pakistan.
It's really a great moment.
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Nov 27, 2016 08:10pm
Guys lets stop referring to neighbors as enemies, we need to push for friendship, the world "enemy" is not going to do any good, I understand many of you won't be agree, however love ,friendship will make both of us strong .
I respect Mr. Bikram Singh opinion and very much appreciate it.
lets start working on building a bridge bit by bit slowly.
Peace!!!!
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Nov 27, 2016 08:55pm
@kd, SANA is only repeating what the Indian General Singh has said about General Bajwa, General Singh isn't the only Indian officer with those views, we are just a proud nation. You can interpret it based on your own level of thinking.
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Nov 27, 2016 08:57pm
You know you have the respect, when even the enemy praises you.
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Nov 27, 2016 09:02pm
@malatesh, Do I sense some burning sensation and jealousy in your words? You don't need a link, you just need to hear your own generals praising our military leadership and the will and the heart of a Pakistani soldier. May want to check out the comments made by the American Generals about the Pakistani soldiers and I quote " If we can have the Pakistani soldiers, we can concur the world, there would be no stopping the Pakistani soldiers bravery"
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Nov 27, 2016 09:16pm
@Pakikashmir yes so true
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Nov 27, 2016 09:39pm
Politicians in some countries, think they are the masters of public servants, - even when they are repeatedly sending soldiers to die, - so that the selfish politician's "voter approval" rises and enables them to win elections. This has to be discouraged.
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Nov 28, 2016 12:13am
We, both Indian and Pakistani have to stop the habit of taking everything in political colour/or in religious way.
General Singh is highly professional person and commenting on other professional person.
SO ITS FAIR ENOUGH
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Nov 28, 2016 01:00am
Great news. Hope for rapid improvement in relations!
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Nov 28, 2016 01:48am
@sana-1 LOL. So true :P
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Nov 28, 2016 02:18am
@Muralidharan
My hope for the best of both countries
m.mirza
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Nov 28, 2016 02:59am
@kd but only a few rise to such heights that even their adversaries praise them.
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Nov 28, 2016 03:04am
Something fishy, why the indian praise Gernal Bajwa?
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Nov 28, 2016 03:56am
A good person always respect respectable.
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Nov 28, 2016 10:17am
Thank you Mr Bikram for your compliment
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Nov 28, 2016 10:21am
@kd Errrrr... Google best Army Chief in The world. You'll find out.
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Nov 28, 2016 10:34am
@KIELbasa Khan Professional respect Sikh soldiers are brave and good people.
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Nov 28, 2016 11:36am
Really good gesture and very honest opinion by General sahib from cross the border.
Heartiest congratulations to General Bajwa sahib.
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Nov 28, 2016 01:21pm
Hope General Bajwa is able to diffuse the current situation with India across LOC. His knowledge of LOC operations will help in that scenario. Best wishes General.
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Nov 28, 2016 03:31pm
Bravo to the honesty and professionalism by one general of another general, all be it on the opposing sides which is non existent or in very short supply at the civilian governmental level!
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Nov 28, 2016 03:36pm
@Pakikashmir In which Capacity?
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Nov 28, 2016 05:52pm
Let us hope new General will teach pakistani politicians how to rule in true
spirit of democracy which has been buried in the country since Independence
for several years
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Nov 28, 2016 06:25pm
Both armies, Indian and Pakistani, are very professional, competent and loyal to their respective countries.
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Nov 28, 2016 07:22pm
@Mazna In purely democratic countries politicians are 'maaliks' and all others are servants. These servants periodically select their maaliks and once selection or election is over they continue as powerless servants--yes,
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Nov 28, 2016 07:48pm
There is no doubt that Gen. Bajwa is a real professional, but hopefully this dialogue from the ex Indian COAS is not a Indian trick.
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Nov 28, 2016 08:33pm
@raju sansarpuri Couldn't agree more, how a military man goes about showing respect for his fellow military men is a difference between a civilian leader and a military leader, they say it like it is. Much respect General Singh,
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Nov 28, 2016 08:42pm
Nice to know that foreign military counterparts work with/under each other on UN assignments. He must have been a disciplined junior and so rightfully deserves the accolades from his former senior counterpart.
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Nov 28, 2016 10:25pm
Thank you Dawn, we needed that certificate from an Indian General...You role in uplifting this nation is appreciated.
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Nov 29, 2016 01:52am
@sana-1 Howdo you know?
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Nov 29, 2016 04:34am
@m.mirza agree with you
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Nov 29, 2016 09:44pm
Mr. Qamar Bajwa worked under General Bikram Singh in UN's CONGO mission.
Any good General will always have good words about his commander's , that's army tradition.
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Nov 29, 2016 10:48pm
@amalia you are right
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Nov 29, 2016 11:16pm
@Shah Bajwa worked under Singh in Congo under UN So Singh knows him.
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Nov 30, 2016 02:10am
What former India army chief has said about Mr. Bajwa may be true and he might help to mend the relationship between India and Pakistan to wards peace.
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