UK army chief calls on COAS Bajwa

Author: Press Release

United Kingdom Chief of the General Staff General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter met Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters Rawalpindi, on Friday.

General Carter, head of the British Army, in Pakistan on a two-day official visit, discussed matters of mutual interest with Bajwa, including the strengthening of bilateral security and defence cooperation between armies of the two countries.

He acknowledged Pakistan Army’s achievements in the fight against terrorism and its continued efforts for peace and stability in the region, according to a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

General Carter said the United Kingdom greatly appreciated Pakistan’s sacrifices in that regard.

On arrival at the GHQ, the UK army chief also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A contingent of Pakistan Army presented a guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.

Published in Daily Times, October 14th 2017.

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