RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Secretary of Defence retired Gen Llyod Austin had a discussion over the phone on Wednesday on the drawdown of American troops from Afghanistan, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to the military’s media wing, during the call, other matters of mutual interest and the regional security situation — including the latest developments in the Afghan peace process — were also discussed.
ISPR quoted Gen Bajwa as saying that “Pakistan will always support an Afghan-led, Afghan owned peace process based on mutual consensus of all stakeholders”.
Gen Bajwa “also reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan”, ISPR said.
“The US dignitary also acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both the countries,” said the statement.
