COAS thanks Qatari emir for support in settlement for Afghan peace

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday called on Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and thanked him for Qatar’s continued support towards a negotiated political settlement for peace in Afghanistan.

Sheikh Tamim appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and the positive role being played by Pakistan for stability in the region, including Afghanistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The two figures also discussed measures to enhance bilateral security cooperation.

The army chief also held a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Naseer Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the statement read further, who expressed keen desire to further diversify and broaden mutual cooperation between the two countries, including security.

General Bajwa assured him of Pakistan’s full cooperation in all mutual undertakings.

Later during his visit, the COAS also attended the National Day Parade of Qatar. He congratulated Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lt Gen Staff (Pilot) Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim on a professional and impressive parade befitting Qatar’s national solidarity and progress.