Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired the Corps Commander Conference today at General Headquarters (GHQ).

Pakistan Army has condemned the recent provocative statements by Indian military, terming them “irresponsible rhetoric” which could have implications on regional peace.

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Statements of Indian military leadership against Pakistan are irresponsible rhetoric with implications on regional peace and stability. “We shall cont to play our resp & positive role for regional peace without compromising national security & def of motherland at whatever cost”, COAS.

Pakistan is one of the lead participants with significant contributions towards peace and stability efforts in the region, COAS said.

German State Minister for Foreign Affairs calls on COAS

Earlier, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) called on Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office Germany, Mr. Niels Annen at General Headquarters GHQ Rawalpindi.

According to the Inter-Services public relations (ISPR), both the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interests of the country and regional security in the meeting.

Mr. Niels Annen appreciated Pakistan’s role for ensuring peace and stability in the region and reiterated to take measures to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.