Summary US-Pak defense relations and regional situation of the area were discussed in detail during meeting.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Shareef during his visit to the US on Tuesday met with US Defense Minister Ashton Carter in Pentagon, the Spokesperson for Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) informed. General Shareef also met Commander Central Command General Llyod during the visit. According to the ISPR, the US Defense Minister during the meeting stated that US relations with Pakistan were not subject to other countries. In the meeting General Shareef stated that Pakistan faces several challenges, however the country’s national consensus depicts that Pakistan is determined in the complete eradication of terrorism.
According to the details, US-Pak defense relations and the regional situation of the area were discussed in detail during the meeting. US Minister for Defense lauded Pakistan’s successes in the war against terrorism and stated that effective results of Operation Zarb-e-Azb were being seen. Defense Minister Carter further stated that Pakistan was a significant ally and US will continue its support for the country in the fight against terrorism.
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The ISPR informed that General Shareef clearly presented Pakistan’s stance in matters pertaining to the regional security.
The US Defense Minister had earlier welcomed Pakistan’s delegation as it reached the US.
General Shareef had left for the five day visit to US on Sunday. The Army Chief will meet the US officials and discuss key issues including Indian intelligence agency RAW’s involvement in terrorist activities in Pakistan along with Afghan government’s negotiations with Taliban. DG ISPR said Pakistan has always provided support for peace in Afghanistan.
The Army Chief’s visit is being deemed as critical in light of regional security and the ongoing situation.
The Army Chief will also visit Brazil and Ivory Coast after completing the visit to the US.
