Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on an official visit of Republic of Azerbaijan called on His Excellency Colonel General Eyvazov Vilayat Suleyman oglu, Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Colonel General Elchin Guliyev, Chief of State Border Service (SBS) of Azerbaijan and His Excellency Colonel General Ali Naghi Oglu Naghiyev, Chief of State Security Service at Baku, on Wednesday. 

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation, regional peace and stability and cooperation in energy, trade and connectivity projects between both brotherly countries were discussed. According to a statement released by the ISPR in Rawalpindi, the COAS said the emerging geo-strategic paradigm in the region necessitates our close cooperation and collective response against common challenges.

The COAS also reiterated for increased mutually beneficial engagements at all levels and forums. 

The dignitaries also acknowledged high standards of professionalism of the Pakistan Army and contributions for conflict prevention in the region especially efforts for bringing peace in Afghanistan.