RAWALPINDI: A delegation from the United States (US) Congress, led by Honorable Jack Bergman and accompanied by Honorable Thomas Souzzi and Honorable Jonathan Jackson, met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan on Sunday.
During the meeting, a variety of issues of mutual interest were discussed, with a particular focus on regional security and defense cooperation. Both parties emphasized the importance of ongoing engagement based on mutual respect, shared values, and converging strategic interests.
The visiting U.S. lawmakers praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their crucial role in combating terrorism and acknowledged Pakistan’s continual contributions to regional peace and stability. They also expressed deep appreciation for the resilience of the Pakistani people and the strategic potential of the country.
Reaffirming their respect for Pakistan’s sovereignty, the U.S. Congressional delegation conveyed a strong commitment to fostering broad-based bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of security, trade, investment, and economic development.
General Syed Asim Munir expressed his gratitude to the delegation for their visit and reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further deepen and diversify its longstanding partnership with the United States in a way that is mutually beneficial and respectful of each country’s national interests.
Additionally, during the meeting, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed to facilitate training collaboration in the field of Information Technology.
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