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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday said the emerging geo-
strategic paradigm in the region necessitated Pakistan and Azerbaijan
to have close cooperation and collective response against common
challenges.
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations
(ISPR), the army chief made these remarks during his official visit of
Republic of Azerbaijan where he called on Minister of Internal Affairs of
Azerbaijan Colonel General Eyvazov Vilayat Suleyman Oglu, Chief of
State Border Service (SBS) of Azerbaijan Colonel General Elchin
Guliyev and Chief of State Security Service Colonel General Ali Naghi
Oglu Naghiyev at Baku.
The COAS also reiterated for increased mutually beneficial
engagements at all levels and forums.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and
security cooperation, regional peace and stability and cooperation in
energy, trade and connectivity projects between both brotherly
countries were discussed.
The dignitaries also acknowledged high standards of professionalism of
the Pakistan Army and contributions for conflict prevention in the
region especially efforts for bringing peace in Afghanistan.