General Raheel Sharif who is on an official visit to Australia attended a foreign and security round table discussion hosted by Mr Peter Varghese AO, secretary Department of Foreign affairs and Trade today. The discourse encompassed Pakistan’s security perspective in connection with its ongoing Operation in North Waziristan and overall counter terrorism contributions not only within Pakistan but for the entire region and beyond. Significance of cooperation by the regional states and the role of the global community towards fighting terrorism and terrorists network was specially highlighted for the long term and enduring peace. Pakistani Armed forces determination and prowess in fighting terrorism and de-radicalization efforts came under discussion and were highly appreciated by the participants. COAS also held a separate meeting with Minster for Foreign Affairs Ms Julie Bishop. Matters of mutual interest with particular emphasis on regional security were discussed during the meeting. Earlier COAS visited Australian War Memorial and attended Wreath laying ceremony to pay homage to Australian soldiers.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 17:58:51 +0000
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