US appreciates Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process, Says US Charge d’ Affairs

Rawalpindi- Ms Angela Aggeler, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

The US dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process. Earlier, His Excellency Mr Danila V. Ganich, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, enhanced bilateral & defence cooperation and Afghan Peace Process were discussed. COAS said that Peace in Afghanistan is a common goal. Both reiterated mutual efforts towards achieving the goal. He also said that Pakistan values its relations with Russia and hoped for furthering military to military relations between the two countries. COAS appreciated recent visit of Mr Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister to Pakistan and hoped for further diplomatic engagements at higher level.

While on the other hand,   Air vice Marshal Irfan Ahmad has been promoted to the rank of Air Marshal. Air Marshal Irfan Ahmad was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in June, 1988. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing and two Operational Air Bases. He has served as Director-General Welfare & Rehab at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. He has also performed his duties as Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command. Presently, he is serving as Director General (Projects) at Air Headquarters Islamabad. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School and National Defence University. He holds Master’s degree in Security Studies from USA and M Phil in Public Policy & Security Management. He is a recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).