Pak, Afghan armies agree to enhance security on both sides of border

By Web Desk
January 31, 2016

Eight-member delegation of Afghan National Army visits Corps Headquarters Peshawar

PESHAWAR: An eight-member delegation of the Afghan National Army headed by Corps Commander Lieutenant General Mohammad Sharif Yaftali on Saturday visited Corps Headquarters Peshawar and called on Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hidayatur Rehman.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the delegates discussed matters pertaining to mutual interest and security arrangements at the Pak-Afghan border. Both commanders agreed on better coordination and enhancing security measures on both sides.

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Earlier on arrival, the delegates laid a floral wreath at Shuhada monument and appreciated the sacrifices of the Pakistan Army in fighting terrorism.

The visit of the Afghan National Army delegation is a follow-up of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif’s last visit to Afghanistan in which it was decided that Corps Commanders from the respective sides will hold meetings for better border management.—Published in The News


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