Pak-US defence dialogue to begin in Washington today

ISLAMABAD: The second round of defence dialogue between Pakistan and the United States will be held from today (Monday), ARY News reported.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, the Pak-US defence dialogue is scheduled from 13-16 February in Washington.

The first round of the dialogue was held in Pakistan in January 2021, the spokesperson further stated.

Pakistan’s delegation, led by the Chief of General Staff, will comprise of senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Joint Staff Headquarters and three armed services headquarters, the foreign office said.

The US team will be represented by the office of the undersecretary of defence, according to the statement.

The issues of bilateral defence and security cooperation will be discussed during the defence dialogue.