Pakistan values relations with Poland, says Gen Qamar

Army chief meets Polish ambassador and discusses security, bilateral and defence cooperation, says ISPR

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan values its relations with Poland which are anchored by mutual trust and profound historic foundations, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

He expressed these sentiments during his meeting with Ambassador of Poland to Pakistan Piotr A Opalinski at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

The military's media wing said that during the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation between the two countries were also discussed.

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According to the ISPR, the COAS further expressed that both countries have convergence of strategic interests on a range of security issues including the fight against terrorism.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan peace process, the statement added.

On Wednesday, General Qamar, during a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Pakistan Markian Chuchuk, said that Pakistan attaches great importance to furthering bilateral relations with Ukraine in all domains.

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During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation came under discussion, the ISPR added.

Moreover, during a meeting with Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, General Qamar had said that the Pakistan Army greatly valued its close brotherly ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

During the huddle, regional security situation and issues of mutual interest including cooperation in the fields of defence, security and military training between the two armies were discussed.