US CENTCOM commander appreciates efforts, sacrifices of Pak Army

RAWALPINDI: A delegation from the United States, led by Commander Central Command (US CENTCOM) General Joseph L. Votel visited North Waziristan Agency on Saturday and appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of Pakistan Army for re-establishing peace in the area, said a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The CENTCOM commander also realized the importance of Pak-Afghan bilateral border security cooperation.

The delegation was briefed on the Army’s operations in the agency and the security mechanism on the Pak-Afghan border, added ISPR. 

Votel and his delegation were also apprised of efforts on the socio-economic developments, including the return of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs).

The delegation also visited APS Miranshah and interacted with students.

Earlier, upon arrival at North Waziristan Agency, the delegation was received by Commander Peshawar Corps, Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt. Lt Gen Bilal Akbar, Chief of General Staff accompanied the delegation.