U.S. Defence Secretary discusses Afghan situation with Pakistan Army chief Gen. Bajwa
The Hindu
During the phone call on August 9, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed his interest in continuing to improve the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and build upon their multiple shared interests in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a readout of the conversation
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, in a phone call with Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, regional security issues and the bilateral defence ties, the Pentagon said. During the phone call on August 9, Mr. Austin expressed his interest in continuing to improve the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and build upon their multiple shared interests in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a readout of the conversation. “Secretary Austin and General Bajwa discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, regional security and stability, and the bilateral defence relationship more broadly,” Mr. Kirby said.
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