US CENTCOM chief discusses security cooperation with COAS Munir

WASHINGTON: United States Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael Erik Kurilla has congratulated Chief of Staff of the Army General Asim Munir Ahmed Shah.

A statement by US CENTCOM spokesperson said General Kurilla conducted a video teleconference with Pakistan’s new Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to congratulate him on his new position.

It said that Gen Munir and Gen Kurilla have a previously established relationship during General Kurilla’s time as CENTCOM Chief of Staff.

According to the statement, Gen Kurilla congratulated Gen Munir on his new position and discussed US-Pakistan security cooperation efforts and strengthening bilateral relations.

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Today, General Michael “Erik” Kurilla conducted a video teleconference with Pakistan’s new Chief of Staff of the Army, General Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, to congratulate him on his new position. pic.twitter.com/0gXvJ12wEF

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 2, 2022

Earlier, the US Embassy in Islamabad congratulated Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza after their position to the top military posts.

In a couple of tweets, the US embassy said they were committed to working with Pakistan’s elected leaders and its military leadership.

The US mission said: “We are committed to working with Pakistan’s elected leaders, its military leadership, and a diverse range of civil society partners to advance shared interests in trade and investment, health, security, climate change and regional security.”