Times of Islamabad

Russian Ambassador held important meeting with COAS General Bajwa at GHQ

Russian Ambassador held important meeting with COAS General Bajwa at GHQ

His Excellency Danila V. Ganich, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Thursdaycalled on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation,enhanced bilateral & defence cooperation and Afghan Peace Process werediscussed. COAS said that Peace in Afghanistan is a common goal.

Both reiterated mutual efforts towards achieving the goal. He also saidthat Pakistan values its relations with Russia and hoped for furtheringmilitary to military relations between the two countries. COAS appreciatedthe recent visit of Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister to Pakistan andhoped for further diplomatic engagements at a higher level.

The Russian Ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringingpeace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process.Both reiterated the commitment to enhance Pak-Russia bilateral relationship.