Rawalpindi:US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin had a telephonic conversation with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday.
In a tweet, Austin said that he spoke with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and during the conversation matters of mutual interest and regional security situation were discussed.
Today I had the chance to speak with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. I reiterated my appreciation for the U.S. – Pakistan relationship and my desire to continue to work together to further regional security and stability. pic.twitter.com/wYq3oLaiNZ
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) May 24, 2021
He added that developments in the Afghan peace process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were also discussed.
He said, “Today I had the chance to speak with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.”
He added, “I reiterated my appreciation for the U.S. – Pakistan relationship and my desire to continue to work together to further regional security and stability.”
Gen. Austin reiterated his appreciation for Pakistan’s support for Afghanistan peace negotiations.
