Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir held a candid discussion with prominent US think tanks and media, outlining Pakistan's stance on regional security, transnational terrorism, and the importance of maintaining strategic stability in South Asia.
The army chief said Pakistan is a country of consequence, both from a geopolitical and geo-economic perspective, and wishes to develop itself as a hub of connectivity and a gateway to Central Asia and beyond. However, it eschews bloc politics and believes in maintaining balanced relationships with all friendly countries.
The COAS highlighted that Pakistan desires to broaden bilateral engagement with the US through a long-term multi-domain partnership. He highlighted that his interactions during the visit to the US with political and military leadership have been very positive, and he looks forward to further strengthening the relationship.
Gen Asim Munir also highlighted that Pakistan has stood as a bulwark against transnational terrorism for decades, ensuring regional stability and global peace and security.
Pakistan has made unparalleled contributions and sacrifices in its enduring fight against terrorism and will continue to fight till its logical end, in line with the aspirations of the people of Pakistan.
He also stressed the need for the resolution of the Kashmir issue as per the aspirations of the people of Kashmir and the UNSC Resolutions.
He said, “Kashmir is an internationally accepted dispute and no unilateral action can alter the nature of this dispute against the wishes of millions of people of the area.”
The COAS also emphatically highlighted the immediate need for ending the sufferings in Gaza, provision of humanitarian assistance and the implementation of the two-state solution for enduring peace in the region.
Earlier, upon his arrival, the army chief was received by the Pakistani ambassador to the US.
