RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: US National Security Adviser (NSA) Susan Rice called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif at the Genera...
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: US National Security Adviser (NSA) Susan Rice called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif at the General Headquarters Sunday, where she “appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts and sacrifices in the war against terrorism,” said Maj Gen Asim Bajwa – head of the army's media wing.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest – including the security situation in the region – were discussed, said the Inter Service Public relations (ISPR) director general.
Bajwa said both dignitaries also recognised the continued need for close coordination to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.
Pakistan conveys concern over blocked Coalition Support Fund
Earlier today, Rice, along with Senior Director for South Asian Affairs at the US National Security Council Dr. Peter Lavoy and US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss matters of bilateral interest and the future of Pakistan-US relations.
The Pakistani side, which included Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz, Prime Minister's Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry, conveyed Pakistan’s concerns over the block in disbursement of the next tranche of Coalition Support Fund (CSF). Pakistan emphasised to US NSA the restoration of the fund next year.
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