Islamabad, December 16, 2021 (PPI-OT):Japanese Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi today (Thursday). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan especially collaboration and partnership in Humanitarian assistance were discussed.

The Army Chief said that Pakistan values Japan’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. He stressed upon the urgency for swiftly devising an institutionalised mechanism for channelling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe. He underscored the importance of peace and reconciliation initiatives in Afghanistan.

General Bajwa also emphasized that peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute is essential for stability in South Asia and that Pakistan wants cordial ties with all its neighbours in pursuit of regional peace and prosperity. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, special efforts for regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

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