Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and measures to enhance bilateral cooperation were discussed.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, said the Italian ambassador praised Pakistan's efforts for peace and order in the region. Chief of Army Staff also offered all possible assistance to Italy in dealing with coronavirus pandemic.

The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s medical assistance and role for peace and stability in the region.

Earlier on Wednesday Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Hamid Abbas Lafta called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest including regional security issues and COVID-19 were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Iraq and also offered all possible assistance in the development and security-related fields. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region.