DG ISPR ASIM BAJWA. PHOTO: REUTERS
DG ISPR Lt General Asim Bajwa has said Pakistan will continue supporting peace efforts in Afghanistan with sincerity.
According to Radio Pakistan, he was speaking to media in Washington on Sunday as he arrived in the United States on an official visit.
Bajwa said Pakistan Army had preempted the neighbouring country terrorists could enter Afghanistan to escape the continuing offensive against militants in the tribal belt, Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
Army chief to visit US on November 15
The DG ISPR stressed on the need for strict surveillance along the Pak-Afghan border to keep a check on terrorists escaping the operation.
About army chief General Raheel Sharif's visit, Bajwa said it was of great importance, given the changing regional environment.
The COAS will hold meetings with US civil and military leadership to discuss regional security and stability, he added.
#COAS will arrive Washington tonight for 5 days visit,then visit Brazil for 3 days&also spend a day with Pak sldrs in Ivory Coast UN PK msn
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 15, 2015
COMMENTS (9)
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ