RAWALPINDI: European Union Ambassador Androulla Kaminara and British High Commissioner Christian Turner held separate meetings with Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation, efforts for regional stability, bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interests came under discussion during the meetings, said an ISPR media release.

The COAS said Pakistan valued its relations with EU countries, adding, “and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests”.

During talks with the British high commissioner, the army chief reiterated the need for global convergence on Afgh­anistan for avoiding humanitarian crisis.

Both the diplomats appreciated Pakis­tan’s efforts for regional stability.

Published in Dawn, November 11th, 2021

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