ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of Defence General Lloyd James Austin had a telephonic conversation with General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and discussed matters of mutual interests, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation.
The US Defence Secretary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims. He offered full support to the people of Pakistan.
He also appreciated Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts in areas hit by flooding and pledged to play his role enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Separately, Ms Samantha Power, Administrator USAID, USA called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at the GHQ. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest & collaboration and partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed.
The Administrator expressed grief over the devastation caused by ongoing floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of victims.
She offered full support to the people of Pakistan. She also appreciated Pakistan Army’s efforts for assisting civil administration and flood affected population in rescue and relief efforts in areas hit by recent floods.
The COAS thanked for USA’s support and reiterated that assistance from our global partners shall be vital in rescue and rehabilitation of the victims.
