Army chief discusses bilateral relations, regional security with German FM

Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution in the war against terror, says ISPR

Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif discussed bilateral relations and regional security with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday.

#COAS with German Foreign Minister at MOFA pic.twitter.com/NLtPUw25Wa

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

“Germany understands Pakistan’s challenges and assured full support Pakistan’s efforts for stability and peace in the region,” the ISPR quoting the German foreign minster on Tuesday.

Germany:COAS met Foreign Minister.Discussion focused on bilateralism,regional security&peace in region. FM acknowledged Pak contribution..-1

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

in war vs terrorism&regional peace.Germany understands Pak challenges&assured full support for Pak efforts for stability&peace in region-2

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

The army chief held an interactive session in Koerber Foundation, a renowned German think tank in Berlin, added the statement.

Germany:COAS held an interactive session in Koerber Foundation,renowned think Tank in Berlin.Objective&candid discourse on our environment-3

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

“General Raheel explained in detail the challenges faced by Pakistan and contribution towards peace and stability in the region.”

and security issues.COAS explained in detail the challenges faced by Pak and contribution towards peace and stability in the region-4

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

The army chief, the military's media wing said, informed the German foreign minister Pakistan was successfully closing up to the conclusion of military Operation Zarb-e-Azb.

“Have cleared entire Fata up to borders, also busted their linkages and networks.”

Pak successfully closing upto concl of kinetic prong Op ZarbeAzb.Have cleared entire FATA upto borders,also busted their linkages&networks-5

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

Support of international community sought

The COAS also sought support of the international community in Pakistan’s efforts to eradicate terrorism.

“Moving beyond this critical stage will require greater understanding and support of International community. We have sacrificed immensely, more than any other nation. World needs to stand by us till dividends are fully realised,” he said.

Moving beyond this critical stage will require greater understanding and support of International community-6

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

We have sacrificed immensely, more than any other nation. World needs to stand by us till dividends are fully realised-7

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016

“Terrorism has morphed into a global phenomenon and warrants global response. In order to effectively win, synergy by all required,” the army chief said.

Terrorism has morphed into a global phenomenon and warrants global response.In order to effectively win,synergy by all required,COAS said-8

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 21, 2016