- COAS reiterates the need for maintaining focus on success of Afghan Peace Process
RAWALPINDI, January 3: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday telephoned Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and informed him about the US action to kill Iran Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani.
During the telephonic conversation, the US Secretary of State said that they were protecting American interests in the region, adding that Iran is exacerbating the situation in the region.
Mike Pompeo went on to say that they would protect US interests, personnel, installations and allies.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also confirmed that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa received a call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and discussed regional situation following recent escalation in Mideast after the US killing of Iranian top military commander.
ISPR in a statement said that regional situation including the possible implications of recent escalation in Middle East was discussed between COAS Bajwa and Pompeo. DG ISPR futher said that Army Chief Bajwa emphasized on the need for maximum restraint and constructive engagement by all of the concerned parties to de-escalate the situation in broader interest of peace and stability.
COAS emphasised need for maximum restraint and constructive engagement by all concerned to de-escalate the situation in broader interest of peace and stability. COAS also reiterated the need for maintaining focus on success of Afghan Peace Process.-Agencies
