COAS Gen Kayani assures Nawaz Sharif of full cooperation

LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Saturday assured Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mian Nawaz Sharif of full cooperation with regard to PML-N's "National Charter", Geo News reported.

Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who called on him at his brother Shahbaz Sharif’s residence in Model this afternoon, briefed him on the security situation of the country.

During the meeting, security and other issues of national interest along with the situation in the region were discussed.

Both the two leaders agreed to work together to confront challenges facing Pakistan, including terrorism.

Nawaz praised the role of the army in strengthening democracy and providing security during the elections.

The PML-N president also presented the National Charter to General Kayani, who gave the former assurance of his full cooperation.

This was the first meeting between Gen. Kayani and Sharif since the PML-N emerged victorious in the May 11 general election.

The meeting lasted over three hours wherein the leaders had lunch together. No other PML-N leaders were present during the meeting other than Sharif brothers.