Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Pentagon

By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 03 Jan 2023

WASHINGTON (9Newshd): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Pentagon on Tuesday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

On arrival, COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa was received by Chairman Joint Chief of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford. COAS was also presented guard of honor with 21 gun salute.

General Qamar Javed interacted with US military leadership during his visit to the Pentagon. COAS had a discussion session with Acting Secretary of Defence Richard V. Spencer and CJCS. Regional security situation including Afghan peace process was discussed.

Secretary and CJCS acknowledged the contributions of the Pakistan Army in the war against terrorism and role towards the Afghan peace process. COAS General Qamar Javed also met Chief of Staff US Army General Mark A Milley. Matters related to security and bilateral mil cooperation were discussed.

Later COAS visited Arlington National Cemetery to pay homage to US National heroes. A special ceremony was held at the cemetery playing the national anthem of both countries. For more latest news Pakistan, visit 9newshd.tv