Posted on19 November 2008. Tags: Army Chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, NATO, US Drones
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani left for Brussels Tuesday to participate at NATO countries meeting and to give comprehensive briefing as to how USAF’s drone-fired missile strikes are proving counterproductive in Pakistan.
During his 3-day visit General Kayani would participate in the meeting of Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) for discussion on prevailing security situation in the region. Military Committee is the highest military forum of NATO that meets regularly to discuss various strategic issues concerning to NATO.
This will be the first occasion when General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will address this august forum. The COAS will discuss the complexities of security issues and the need for a comprehensive approach, while fully addressing Pakistan’s interest.
Courtesy: Arab News
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