COAS Gen Bajwa calls on Turkmenistan foreign minster
COAS appreciates special efforts taken by Canadian High Commissioner Gilmour for promotion of sports in Northern Areas
- Meeting discussesregional connectivity project and Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline.
- During meeting withCanadian High Commissioner Wendy Gilmour, bilateral cooperation in various fields, overall regional situation, including Afghanistan discussed.
- COAS appreciates special efforts taken by Canadian High Commissioner for promotion of sports in Northern Areas.
ISLAMABAD:Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Turkmenistan Vepa Hajiyev on Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff(COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Head Quarters (GHQ) to discuss matters of mutual interest, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
According to the military's media wing, the meeting discussed matters related tobilateral cooperation in various fields with special emphasis on regional connectivity projects andTurkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline.
Highlighting the issue of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's role and its effortsfor regional stability. The minister alsopledged to make better relationsbetween two brotherly countries.
Meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan
Meanwhile, the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Wendy Gilmour held a meeting with the COAS to discuss the Afghan situation, including matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and Canada.
During the meeting,bilateral cooperation in various fields, the overall regional situation, including Afghanistan, came under discussion.
"Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long-term and multi-domain enduring relationship with Canada," said Gen Bajwa.
Talking about thesports in Northern Areas, the COAS appreciated special efforts taken by the Canadian High Commissioner for the promotion of sports.
On the other hand, the commissioner appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation and efforts for regional stability, pledging to play her role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.