Pakistan values its relations with France: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Nov 01, (SABAH): French Ambassador Nicolas Galey called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation and overall regional security situation were discussed.

Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief said Pakistan values its relations with France and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.

Both the sides reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields.         

The visiting dignitary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.

The Ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Meanwhile Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Army Air Defence Command Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

He paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of officers and men of Pakistan Army Air Defence and appreciated the training standards achieved.

The Army Chief also emphasized the importance of Air Defence in today’s warfare and the need for continuous training and up-gradation of modern Air Defence weapon systems in view of the evolving threats.

Earlier on arrival, General Bajwa was received by Commander Army Air Defence Command Lieutenant General Muhammad Zafar Iqbal.