Islamabad:
Chief of Army Staff (Coas) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir praised US President Donald Trump on Sunday for his efforts to stop “many wars”, including mediation of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May.
The Army Chief, who is on an official visit to the United States, held high-level engagements with senior American political and military leadership as well as the Pakistani Diaspora, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services PR-Public Relations (ISPR).
In a speech with the Pakistani Americans, the army chief said Pakistan achieved remarkable successes on the diplomatic front while praising President Trump’s leadership to help ward off wars and create opportunities for renewed bilateral engagement. The army chief described overseas Pakistanis as the strength of the country and called their role as a “brain increase” rather than a brain drain. He said the ideas, priorities, priorities and global relations of the new generation were a valuable national asset with the potential to accelerate Pakistan’s progress.
He emphasized that the nation’s prosperity was closely linked to its global diaspora. He also said that an expected trade in Pakistan-US would bring foreign investment to the country.
Coas, which highlighted Pakistan’s demographic advantage, noted that 64% of its population was under 30 years. He urged posted to use their resources and influence to channel investment in the country and add that national development was inseparable from global commitment.
On security and regional issues, the Army Chief reiterated that Pakistan had no sympathy for terrorists and was obliged to bring them to justice.
He expressed concern about India’s research and analysis wing (RAW) involved in terrorist acts, warning that such activities were a matter of serious concern. He promised a quick and powerful reaction to any Indian aggression.
The Army Chief, who confirmed Pakistan’s attitude towards Jammu and Kashmir, said it was not an internal question of India, but an internationally recognized dispute who repeated Quaid-in-Zam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s description of it as Pakistan’s “Jugular Vein”.
Previously, the army chief in the pension ceremony for the US Central Command (Centcom) Chief General Michael E Kurilla participated in the Tampa and the change of the Command Monia of Admiral Brad Cooper, who has taken over the role.
The COAs praised the outgoing commander’s role in strengthening bilateral military cooperation and expressing confidence in continued cooperation under the new leadership.
He also met chairman of the joint staff managers of staff Dan Caine, where he discussed questions of mutual professional interest and invited him to visit Pakistan. On the sidelines, the army chief interacted with defense managers from other friendly countries.
While approaching members of the Pakistani Diaspora, Coas urged them to remain optimistic about the future of Pakistan and help attract investment to the country. The emigrants, for their part, promised to support Pakistan’s progress.
The visit comes just two months after the army chief’s high -profile trip to Washington, where he met US President Donald Trump and senior officials. This visit, considered a significant step in calibrating Islamabad-Washington tapes, took place on the basis of a cooling in the US-India relationship.
Observers say that the renewed military-to-military contacts could pave the way for wider cooperation, especially in regional security and combating combating combat. According to sources, security cooperation between Pakistan and the United States has never been as strong as it is right now.
Unlike the previous Biden administration, the current US exemption has more open approach to Pakistan. There has been growing realization in the Trump administration that, unlike perception, Pakistan has shown great willingness to work with Washington.
On the other hand, the view of India in Washington has changed quite dramatically as many US officials see their Indian colleagues arrogant and less susceptible to questions about concerns.
