ISLAMABAD: Claire Landais, Secretary General for National Defence & Security of France called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, on Tuesday.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest including defence & security cooperation and overall regional security situation were discussed, said a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Both sides highlighted the need to increase military level interactions between the two countries to bolster defence ties.

The visiting dignitary appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in battling the scourge of terrorism in the country and for maintenance of peace and stability in the region.