ISLAMABAD: General Michael E. Kurilla, Commander United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), visited the Pakistan army's headquarters on Thursday and discussed a range of issues, including military ties and the war on terror, with Pakistan's army chief.
For decades, Pakistan has remained among the United States' top recipients of foreign military assistance.
In April, Pakistan’s chief of army staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, said the country had “excellent” ties with the United States and the best military equipment Pakistan came from the Americans.
"Commander CENTCOM had one on one meeting with COAS," the Pakistan army's media wing said in a statement on Thursday evening. "Matters of mutual interest, regional security situation & stability, defence and security cooperation particularly military to military ties were discussed during the meeting."
The one-on-one call was followed by a delegation-level meeting.
"Pakistan Army’s counter terrorism efforts and significant contributions towards regional peace and stability were discussed," the Pakistan army said. "Pakistan-US military training exchange programme also came under discussion."
According to the Pakistani military, Kurilla acknowledged the army’s "commendable efforts in fight against terrorism, counter terrorism experiences and efforts for regional peace and stability."
In his April statement, Bajwa said: “The good army we have today is largely built and trained by US. The best equipment we have is American equipment. We still have deep cooperation with US and our Western friends.”
