Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and James Mattis (ISPR)
Islamabad (ENN/ MD) Though United Stated did not use words of Do More but asked Pakistan to redouble its efforts to confront militants.
According to the United States (US) Defence Secretary, retired Gen James Mattis, met Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and chief of the army staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Monday in his maiden visit to Pakistan to reiterate the US’s longstanding policy belief that Pakistan needs to do more to combat militant networks operating on its soil.
According to reports Mattis emphasised the vital role that Pakistan can play in working with the United States and others to facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan that brings stability and security to the region,” in his meetings with Pakistani officials.
He reiterated that Pakistan must redouble its efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.
Mattis underscored the importance of continuing and deepening cooperation for the “common objective of eliminating terrorism from the region”, read the PM House’s statement.
PM Abbasi was reported to have underlined the need for broad-based engagement to strengthen the partnership and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Later Mattis met with Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters.
“Meeting was focused on regional security with particular emphasis on Afghanistan as well as other matters of mutual interest,” the army’s media wing said in a press release Monday night. “The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) acknowledged the history of US engagements with Pakistan, especially the ongoing efforts for continuing the positivity for peace [sic]in the region,” Inter-Services Public Relations said.
