RAWALPINDI, DEC 3 /DNA/ – Andrei Metelitsa, Ambassador of Belarus called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, potential in defence cooperation, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & collaboration / partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed.

COAS said that Pakistan values Belarus’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. COAS also emphasized on the urgency for swiftly devising an institutional mechanism for channeling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, special efforts for border management, role in regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.