RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa stressed the urgency for swiftly devising an institutional mechanism for channelling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan during a meeting with the Military Adviser to Minister of Defence Major General Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Monday.<\/p>\n
A statement issued by the military’s media wing said mechanism is important in order to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, General Bajwa assured the envoy that Pakistan values its historical and brotherly relations with the Kingdom and acknowledges its unique place in the Islamic world.<\/p>\n
The ISPR said that Al-Otaibi called on General Bajwa and discussed matters related to mutual interest, regional security situation, the current situation in Afghanistan, and bilateral defence relations between the two countries were discussed.<\/p>\n
The ISPR\u2019s statement read that COAS underscored the importance of peace and reconciliation initiatives in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
The visiting adviser acknowledged the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed forces and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields.<\/p>\n
He also appreciated Pakistan\u2019s role in the Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability.<\/p>\n