General James N. Mattis Commander US CENTCOM called on
General Khalid Shameem Wynne Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
(CJCSC). Both leaders discussed various matters of mutual interests and
emerging geo – strategic situation in the region.
According to the press release issued by the ISPR, the CJCSC
expressed his concern about the negative statements emanating from US.
He stressed upon addressing the irritants in the relationship which are a result of an extremely complex situation.
He reiterated that Pakistan armed Forces are committed to achieving
enduring peace in the region which will only be possible through mutual
trust and cooperation.
Meanwhile according to the statement issued by the US Embassy it is
said that the CENTCOM Commander Gen. James Mattis, the Commander of US
Central Command, visited Islamabad to meet with Gen. Ashfaq Kayani, the
Chief of the Pakistan Army, and Gen. Khalid Wynne, the Chief of Staff
of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Gen. Mattis meets and talks routinely with both generals to discuss
US-Pakistan military activities, the coalition campaign in Afghanistan
and broader regional issues. The generals had candid discussions about
the current challenges in the US-Pakistan relationship.
However, Gen. Mattis also emphasized the vital role the Pakistan
military plays in international security efforts to protect the
Pakistani and Afghan people and the need for persistent engagement
among the militaries of the US, Pakistan and other states in the region. SANA
