RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir is currently on an official visit to the United States. He is engaged with high-level political and military leadership in a series of meetings, as well as members of the Pakistani diaspora.
The visit follows his earlier five-day trip to Washington in June, during which Field Marshal Munir became the first serving Pakistani army chief to hold a direct meeting with the then US President Donald Trump over a luncheon.
During his current trip, the COAS attended the Retirement Ceremony of outgoing US Central Command (Centcom) Commander General Michael E. Kurilla in Tampa, as well as the Change of Command Ceremony for incoming Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.
In this sense, Field Marshal Munir lauded General Kurilla’s “exemplary leadership” and “invaluable contributions” toward increasing Pakistan-US military cooperation, extending his best wishes to Admiral Cooper.
General Kurilla had described Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counter-terrorism, acknowledging Islamabad’s efforts against militancy in Balochistan and its fight against terrorist groups such as the Islamic State.
During the visit, the COAS also met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine to discuss matters of mutual professional interest. He extended an invitation to General Caine to visit Pakistan in the near future.
Also Read: ISPR dismisses rumors of COAS Asim Munir’s elevation to the presidency
Meanwhile, members of the diaspora, in turn, reasserted their commitment to supporting Pakistan’s progress, pledging to play their role in strengthening economic and cultural ties between Pakistan and the wider global community.
