NATO representative in Afghanistan calls on COAS
Last updated on: 30 May,2019 09:16 pm
Matters pertaining to peace and stability in the region, Pak-Afghan border management were discussed
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Senior Civil Representative in Afghanistan Sir Nicholas Kay called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday.
In a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters pertaining to peace and stability in the region, Pak-Afghan border management and reconciliation process in Afghanistan came under discussion, during the meeting.
On Wednesday, National Security Adviser (NSA) of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib called on Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss prospects for peace in the region, with a particular emphasis on the reconciliation process in Afghanistan.
During the meeting at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, matters related to mutual interest, peace and stability in the region and Pak-Afghan border management were also discussed, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Military s media wing in another statement said a Pakistani woman was injured in unprovoked Indian firing across the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday.
Indian troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Rawalakot sector across the LoC, the ISPR said. The cross-border firing targeted civilian population in the vicinity, ISPR added.
The injured woman was identified as Safina BiBi, a resident of Mandhar village, the statement read further. She was evacuated to a nearby medical facility for necessary treatment.
Earlier on Tuesday, Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib led a high-level Afghan delegation in talks with senior Pakistani officials on security cooperation and peace process in Afghanistan.
Afghan Interior Minister Massoud Andarabi and senior security and military officials were part of the delegation.
The Pakistani side was led by Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood also attended the meeting.