Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who is currently on an official visit to the United Sates of America, called on Secretary of Defence Robert Gates. According to ISPR here on Wednesday, the Army Chief discussed matters of mutual interest, with particular reference to security situation in the region.
He also called on Lieutenant General Mapples, Director, Defence Intelligence Agency. The COAS also visited Pentagon and held a detailed meeting with the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Admiral Michael Mullen, in which the two continued their discussions on regional strategic matters. Official bilateral roundtable talks were also held between the COAS and US Army Chief, General George Casey.
As a mark, and in recognition, of "his superb leadership qualities and for making Pakistan Army a robust and capable fighting force, and also keeping with the finest traditions of military service, being great credit upon himself, the Pakistan Army and Pakistan, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander).
On arrival at Fort Mayer, an impressive welcome ceremony was held in which a smartly turned out contingent of US Army presented Guard of Honour. The COAS also laid wreath at Arlington National Cemetery.
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