Afghan military delegation visits Quetta

RAWALPINDI: A delegation of Afghan National Army visited headquarters of southern command in Quetta to discuss border security and the matters of mutual interest, a statement of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Nine- member delegation of the Afghan Army headed by Corps Commander Lt. General Mohammad Munin Faqir called on Lt. General Aamer Riaz, commander Southern Command.

The delegates discussed matters pertaining to mutual interests and security arrangements at Pak-Afghan border. Both commanders agreed on better coordination and enhancing security measures at both sides of the border, the ISPR said.

Earlier on arrival, the Afghan delegation laid floral wreath at the monument of martyrs and appreciated the sacrifices of Pakistan Army in fighting terrorism, the statement said.

The visit of Afghan National Army delegation is follow up of the last visit of Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to Afghanistan in which it was decided that Corps Commanders of the two sides will hold meetings for better border management.