Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday made a telephonic contact with the US Secretary of Defence James Norman Mattis and congratulated him on assuming new responsibilities. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said that Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa during his telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence, which lasted for about 20 minutes, expressed hope that his vast experience in the field will be of great value to the region.
US Defence Secretary Mattis commended the sacrifices and resilience of the people and armed forces of Pakistan and appreciated the role Pakistan Army has played in battling the scourge of terrorism. Both reaffirmed the commitment towards the common goal of peace and stability in the region and discussed measures towards that end. Both also agreed on continued engagements at multiple levels.