His Excellency Mr Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck - Ambassador of Germany, Mr Andreas Ferrarese - Ambassador of Italy, Mr Willem Wouter Plomp - Ambassador of Netherlands & Mr Yves Manville, Acting Ambassador of France called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, Thursday.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations press release, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including the latest situation in Afghanistan and enhanced bilateral cooperation with the European Union (EU) were discussed.

COAS reiterated that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan. Pakistan has no favourites in the ongoing conflict and our sole desire is to help achieve peace and stability in Afghanistan.

COAS also said that Pakistan values its relations with EU countries and we earnestly look forward to enhancing mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.

The visiting dignitaries also appreciated Pakistan's role in regional stability and pledged to play their part for further cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.