Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said only a cohesive effort can put Pakistan on the path of progress and prosperity.

The army chief visited the Command and Staff College (C&SC) in Quetta on Monday where he addressed officers and faculty of the college, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The COAS reiterated Pakistan's resolve to confront the global phenomenon of terrorism by adopting the whole of nation approach.

He said the future of enduring peace and stability in South Asia was linked with the ability to resolve long pending issues within the region.

“This can be complemented through meaningful international support and will to take on complex challenges,” the Army Chief underscored.

Focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, the army chief said that Pakistan Army, along with other state institutions, would do all efforts to mitigate the challenges faced by the people.

The COAS address to staff course-2020-21 focused on professional matters, internal and external security situation, and matters concerning the regional security environment.

Earlier on arrival at Quetta, Commander Quetta Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali and Commandant Command and Staff College Major General Amer Ahsan Nawaz received the army chief.