COAS holds separate meetings with Uzbek FM, Peshawar Zalmi franchise officials

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday held separate meetings with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Mr Abdulaziz Kamilov and the officials of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi.

According to the statement by media wing of Pakistan Military, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting with the Uzbekistan foreign minister, Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid, and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) werer also present.

ISPR said that the matters of mutual interest, overall regional situation including Afghan Peace Process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

According to the Miliatry’s media wing, the attendees reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations including efforts for peace and security in the region.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for regional peace and stability, and pledged to keep working for better relations between two brotherly countries.

Whereas, General Qamar Javed Bajwa also met with former West Indian Cricketer Daren Julius Garvey Sammy, former South African Cricketer Hashim Mahomed Amla, former Pakistani Cricketer Muhammad Akram and the owner of Peshawar Zalmi franchise Javed Afridi.

COAS appreciated the dignitaries for their contributions for bringing international cricket to Pakistan and being the ambassadors of peace. COAS congratulated the cricketers on success and growth of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and expressed hope that it recommences early for much awaited jubilation of entire country.

ISPR said that the visiting dignitaries also shared experience of their visits to different parts of Pakistan and seeing Pakistan as a beautiful and peaceful country.