WASHINGTON: Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on US Senator Lindsay Graham and General (Retd) Jack Keane on Wednesday, Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) reported.
Director-General ISPR Major Asif Ghafoor notified in a tweet that the three dignitaries discussed the regional security situation, Afghanistan peace process and Pak-US bilateral relationship.
Recollecting his visit to Pakistan, Senator Graham “appreciated Pakistan’s role in improving [the] security dynamics in the region,” the DG ISPR added.
COAS met Senator Lindsay Graham & Gen Jack Keane, Retd. Regional security situation, Afg peace process & Pak-US bilateral relationship discussed. Senator Graham recollecting his visit to Pakistan appreciated Pakistan’s role in improving security dynamics in the region.(1of2).
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2019
The COAS apprised the US officials of the “improved security situation in Pakistan and the resulting opportunities for foreign businesses to invest in Pakistan,” ISPR said.
During the meeting, General Bajwa said: “Bilateral relationship holds potential for both countries and would also assist in regional stability.”
COAS apprised them of the improved security situation in Pakistan and the resulting opportunities for foreign businesses to invest in Pakistan. “Bilateral relationship holds potential for both countries and would also assist in regional stability”, COAS.(2of2). pic.twitter.com/26BnAWqbrD
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2019
Earlier today, the chief of army staff met the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during his visit to the State Department in Washington, ISPR said.
He said Pakistan attaches great importance to restoring a vigorous bilateral relationship based on mutual respect, trust and shared values with the United States.
DG ISPR said the two discussed regional security issues especially focusing on the Afghan peace process, noting the importance of an Afghan-led and Afghan controlled solution.