General Raheel Sharif held an important meeting with American Vice President Joe Biden and both agreed to further promote bilateral relations between the two states. Raheel Sharif stated that facilitators of terrorists would not be spared.
The army chief’s tour of the United States continued with important meetings, as he held an important sitting with Joe Biden in which issues such as bilateral relations and peace in Afghanistan were discussed. Joe Biden acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in counter-terrorism and expressed the desire for a stronger partnership.
Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Pakistani embassy in Washington, General Raheel said that they were pursuing the facilitators of terrorists. He stated that these facilitators would be caught and that peace will be restored on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area. He also said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb should have been launched earlier and that the operation was also being carried out in cities and not tribal areas alone.
Speaking on India, Raheel said that they wanted relations with India based on equality however Narendra Modi had other intentions as far as peace was concerned. He stressed that the Economic Corridor was important for Pakistan’s development. General Raheel also said that the nation had high expectations of the army, which would be met.
#COAS met US VicePres Joe Biden at White House.VP aprc Pak’s contributions in war on terror.US wants to further the growing relationship-1
— AsimBajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 20, 2015
Both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interests,regional security&stability in candid&cordial atmosphere-2 pic.twitter.com/7wETD5Tg5a — AsimBajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 20, 2015
Gen Raheel&US VP Biden stressed early resumption of recon process 2 achieve lasting peace in Afgn,so critical to peace&stability in region-3
— AsimBajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 20, 2015
Acknowledging Pak’s crucial role for peace,VP recognized Pakistan’s immense sacrifices both in terms of human lives and economic losses-4 — AsimBajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 20, 2015
Reiterated firm US comtmt 2 work closely with Pak in all areas of mutual interest,deepening,expanding coop to counter new&emerging threats-5
— AsimBajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 20, 2015
#COAS gave Pak perspective of security&stability in region,which he emphasised,needs to be understood-6 — AsimBajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 20, 2015
