Rawalpindi: Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that he has companionship with General Asim Munir for 24 years.
Addressing his farewell speech at a distinguished change of command ceremony at the General Headquarter this morning, the army chief said that he is happy that he is handing over to charge to able and capable son of the country.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that he will go to an era of anonymity but his prayers will remain for Pakistan Army. He said that army always followed his orders from war against the terrorism to every testing times and he is thankul for them.
Outgoing Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa felicitated Asim Munir’s elevation to the seat of Army Chief, expressing the confidence that his promotion will prove to be highly positive both for the country and Pakistan Army.
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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Farewell speech
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General Qamar Javed Bajwa said General Asim Munir is Hafiz-e-Quran, a professional and capable officer and a man of principle. He was confident that under the leadership of Asim Munir, Pakistan Army will achieve more successes and further serve and defend the country.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa said he is honored to have served this great Army. He said during his six year tenure as the Army Chief, Pakistan Army tackled challenges be it the situation on the line of control, terrorism or the natural calamities.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa said he is proud of Pakistan Army that despite limited resources it is fulfilling the responsibility of defending each nook and corner of the country.
He said Pakistan today is abode of peace because of our sacrifices which are also acknowledged both by our foe and friends.
