Pakistan Afghanistan strong border management vital: US Senators
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WANA: A delegation of US Senate (Arms Committee) headed by Senator John McCain along with the COAS visited South Waziristan Agency on Monday.
The delegation was briefed about Pak-Afg border security including recent measures for its improvement through fencing and enhanced surveillance. The delegation was also briefed on socio-economic development efforts in the agency, an ISPR statement issued on Monday said.
The delegation was flown over the agency to have view of the border area, newly constructed forts/posts and development works including school, colleges, hospitals, sports stadium, water supply schemes and road communication infrastructure.
The delegation having seen the realities on ground acknowledged efforts and sacrifices by the Pakistan Army and the local tribes for reestablishing peace and order in the area.
The senators reiterated importance of institutionalized Pak-Afg border security coordination and cooperation mechanism.
