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Gen Bajwa meets US general, shares concerns over increasing criticism
[DAWN] Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday raised Pakistain's concerns over a "blame game perpetrated by some quarters in Afghanistan and US to undermine Pakistain's contributions" in the war against terrorism.The concerns were shared in a meeting with the Commander, Resolute Support Mission (RSM) and United States Forces in Afghanistan, Gen John W. Nicholson. "It is not a coincidence that this theme is being played at a time when a policy review is being undertaken in the US," Gen Bajwa told Gen Nicholson, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). "Pakistain will continue to act positively despite provocations," he said. The ISPR statement said that Gen Nicholson had appreciated the professionalism of the Pakistain Army and expressed his admiration for the resilience of the people of Pakistain. The two generals also agreed on the need for "continuous engagement and coordination for peace and stability in the region," ISPR said. The US Ambassador to Pakistain, David Hale, was also present in the meeting. Posted by: Fred 2017-07-25 |
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