Pakistan Army Chief vows to enhance defence and security ties with US

*RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla exchanged views on mutual interests, including regional stability, defence and security cooperation. *

In a telephonic conversation, COAS Bajwa said that Pakistan values its relations with the US and earnestly looked forward to “enhancing mutually beneficial multi-domain ties based on common interests,” according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Both reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields, the statement added.

As for his part, General Kurilla acknowledged the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional stability. He pledged to play his role in further improving cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.