RAWALPINDI – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Jawed Bajwa who chaired the 206th Corps Commanders’ conference on Tuesday, “took the forum on board about his military diplomacy through his recent visits aboard and interaction with foreign dignitaries visiting Pakistan,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
The meeting comes a day after United States (US) Defence Secretary retired Gen James Mattis, in his maiden visit to Pakistan, told the country’s civil and military leadership that Islamabad needs to do more to combat militant networks operating on its soil, and urged Pakistan to “redouble” its efforts against alleged militant safe havens in the country.
“Forum also discussed regional and internal security situation with specific reference to Afghanistan.”
The forum, the communiqué said, concluded to continue efforts towards internal enduring peace while contributing towards peace in Afghanistan and the region.
It said that progress on the continuing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, enhanced security measures along Pak-Afghan border and recently initiated ‘Khush Hal Balochistan’ programme, which is aimed at stabilising Balochistan through socio-economic development and security, was also deliberated upon.
