Enhancing coordination: Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss security

RAWALPINDI: A nine-member delegation of Afghan National Army headed by Corps Commander Lt-Gen Munin Faqir on Wednesday visited Southern Command Headquarters and discussed border security issues with Commander Southern Command Lt-Gen Aamer Riaz. According to ISPR, both the commanders agreed on better coordination and enhancing security at Pak-Afghan border. Earlier on arrival, the delegates laid wreath at Shuhada monument and appreciated the sacrifices of Pakistan Army in fighting terrorism. The visit of Afghan National Army delegation is a follow-up of Army Chief General Raheel Sharif’s last visit to Afghanistan in which it was decided that Corps Commanders from respective sides will hold meetings for better border management.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 18^th, 2016.