RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday took up the issue of recent terrorist attack on Pakistan’s security personnel near Pakistan-Iran border with Iranian Chief of the Armed Forces Major General Bagheri, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said that during a telephonic conversation with Major General Bagheri, General Bajwa expressed concerns on recent terrorist attack on Pakistan’s security forces resulting in martyrdom of six security personnel near Pakistan-Iran border.
Both commanders resolved to enhance security measures on either side of the border.
The COAS said that Pakistan has started fencing the border but it would require mutual bilateral cooperation to ensure border security and stem smuggling activity, which is also used by terrorists and narcotics traffickers for covering their movement.
Both commanders also discussed Covid-19 and the need to improve border terminals to address such issues.
General Bajwa reiterated Pakistan’s desire for regional peace and stability on basis of mutual respect, non-interference and equality.
CHINESE AMBASSADOR CALLS ON COAS:
Separately, Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing called on COAS Bajwa on Tuesday.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest including regional security issues and COVID-19 were discussed.
The army chief expressed gratitude for China’s support related to immediate medical supplies and all other assistance including visit of Chinese medical experts to help Pakistan fight the pandemic.
The visiting dignitary also re-assured the COAS about China’s continued support for Pakistan at all forums.
