RAWALPINDI: The administration of President Joe Biden has assured Pakistanof continued assistance for the common cause of peace in Afghanistan.

The assurance came during the meeting of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) GeneralQamar Javed Bajwa with Acting US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan LesslieViguerie on Friday.

According to statement issued by the military’s media wing, Gen Bajwa hopedthat Pak-US bilateral relations will be further strengthened under the newadministration.

“Matters of mutual interest, including regional security situation, werediscussed during the meeting,” the Inter-Services Public Relations said.

While assuring the country of US’ continued assistance for the common causeof peace in Afghanistan, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’scontributions to conflict prevention in the region and the relentlesssupport provided to Afghan Peace Process.