ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. CJCSC Gen Rashad Mahmood is also present. – NNI
ISLAMABAD, April 20: President Mamnoon Hussain has said Pakistan is committed to eradicate extremism and terrorism through National Action Plan (NAP) and Operation Zarb-e-Azb will continue till elimination of the last terrorist.
This he said conferring the award of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) to Chief of Defence Staff of Italian Armed Forces General Claudio Graziano in a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Later, GeneralClaudio Graziano called on President Mamnoon Hussain and discussed matters of mutual interest.
The President appreciated the services of, General Claudio Graziano in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The ceremony was attended by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Rashad Mahmood, Secretary Defence and other senior civil and military officials. Speaking on the occasion, General Claudio Graziano said he is proud of being the recipient of such a prestigious award. He said that the armed forces of both countries share the same values and commended the role of Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism for peace and stability in the region.
The Italian Chief said cooperation between the militaries of the two countries will continue in the future.-Sabah
