UK army chief meets COAS, appreciates Pakistan's role in fight against terror
UK Army Chief of General Staff General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter is on a two-day visit to Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: UK Army Chief of General Staff (CGS)General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter called onChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday.
The UKCGS arrivedin Pakistan today on a two-day official visit.
The two army chiefs discussed matters of mutual interest, including thestrengthening of bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two armiesduring the meeting, according to the Inter Services Public Relations.
The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army's achievements in thefight against terrorism and continued efforts for peace and stability in the region, according to the Pakistan Army's statement.
He said that theUK greatly appreciates Pakistan’s sacrifices in this regard, the ISPR added.
The chiefs and senior officials of the two armies also held a meeting, where the Pakistan Army's director general of military operations gave a briefing to the visiting delegation.
Earlier on arrival at GHQ, General Carter laid afloral wreath at the Marytrs' Monument.
"A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary," the ISPR stated further.
The visiting dignitary will address participants of the National Security and War Course later today.