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Afghanistan withdrawal: Kayani for army, Nato coordination

The two met to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly the security situation in Afghanistan.

Web Desk May 28, 2013

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani after attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada. PHOTO: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chairman of Nato Military Committee, General Knud Bartels called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported in a press release.

The two met to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly the security situation in Afghanistan. The need to maintain coordination between Nato and Pakistan Army was also discussed.

Gen. Knud was briefed on how Pakistan has heavily contributed to the war on terrorism and how countless sacrifices have been rendered by the nation to counter extremism.

Bringing his visit to a close, Gen. Knud attended a wreath laying ceremony at Shuhada Monument. A guard of honour was presented to him by a Pakistan Army contingent, ISPR reported.