COAS meets Italian leadership, discusses bilateral cooperation
Gen Qamar Javed will return to Pakistan later tonight after visiting the UK
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited Italy and met Italian Defence Minister, Chief of Italian Army and the Secretary General of Defence.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters pertaining to bilateral defence and security cooperation including potential joint initiatives came under discussion, during the meetings.
On the occasion, the Italian leadership was highly appreciative of the role played by Pakistan in regional stability and also towards global security. They also maintained that Pakistan is well on its way towards a prosperous future and that the two countries will benefit by building on the existing relationship between the two countries.
When asked about the success formula in war against terrorism, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that it was due to the spirit of sacrifice and support of the nation, especially the people of tribal areas and the families of martyrs and ghazis.
He said that though the fight was still on, Pakistan has emerged stronger from the tribulations, adding that today’s Pakistan is open to the world and the government is looking for peace within and peace without to provide our people the prosperity they deserve after the difficult times.
During the stay, the COAS was also presented demonstrations of Italian defence capabilities both for land and amphibious operations.
He also interacted with representatives of Pakistani community and the Italian defence industry.
Gen Qamar Javed will return to Pakistan later tonight after visiting the UK.
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