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UK CGS visits Balochistan during two-day visit to Pakistan
Gen Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the UK Army, on Friday visited Balochistan's Girdi Jungle and Brabchah areas during a two-day official visit to Pakistan, the army's media wing said in a statement.
On the first day of his visit, Gen Carter met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed bilateral issues and the security situation of the region.
Gen Bajwa and Gen Carter then visited Balochistan's Girdi Jungle, a town recently cleared of terrorist groups.
Girdi Jungle, a small village before 1979, has swelled into a town of around 60,000 inhabitants, a majority of whom are Afghan refugees. Over the years, the town had turned into a hub of criminal activity, the ISPR said.
According to the army, the area is now free of criminal influence.
During their visit, the two generals were also given a detailed briefing on the security operations carried out in support of the 'Khushal Balochistan' program.
The visitors also flew over the border town of Brabchah and were briefed on the peculiar environment of the area and steps taken to secure the Pak-Afghan border in Balochistan.
The British high commissioner, defence attaché in Pakistan and Pakistan's commander southern command were also present for the tour.
Gen Carter acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism and recent Pak-Afghan border fencing for improved border control, a press release from Inter-Services Public Relations stated.
The visiting dignitary also welcomed the 'Paigham-e-Pakistan' fatwa and was briefed about the need for collective action to help encourage peace and stability in the region.
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The two militaries have a better understanding than the two governments. The politicians can't get out of their own way.
Pak Army has traditional inherited close relations with British Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and in Dec 2016 Pak Army Major Ukbah Malik has been appointed as instructor to train cadets about special skills to fight terrorists. The instant visit of distinguished guest Gen Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter CGS UK to Pak greatly indicate the close contact and cooperation between the world's two best armed forces. Gen Qamar Javaid Bajwa COAS deserves full honor & appreciation to bring the two armies in unison, and he explained the distinguished guest about the security situation of the region.. This visit will further strengthen the relations between U.K. & Pak, and the two nations look forward to work together for peace and mutual benefits in future.