US Defence Secretary, COAS discuss military and security cooperation over phone
Caption: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin (L) and Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa (R)
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Secretary of Defence General Lloyd James Austin had a telephonic conversation, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the call, matters of mutual interests, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation were discussed.
The Defence Secretary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims. He offered full support to the people of Pakistan.
He also appreciated Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts in areas hit by flooding and pledged to play his role enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.