Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa durig the meeting with Australian Vice Chief of Defence Forces Vice Admiral David Johnston, the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Royal Australian Navy (RAN), reiterated the offer for any assistance in tackling the bush fires in Australia. “The COAS reiterated the offer he made to General Angus John Campbell, Chief of Defence Forces, for any assistance in tackling the bush fires in Australia,” the ISPR said in a statement. The visiting dignitary appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in ensuring peace and stability in the region and thanked the COAS for sentiments towards Australia. As per the details, at least 27 people have died since September, 2019 in Australia bushfires. Firefighters from the US, Canada and New Zealand are among those who have flown to Australia to help local firefighters.