Chief of Defence Staff, German Armed Forces General Volker Wieker lauded the role and sacrifices of Pakistan against the war on terror. He expressed these views during a meeting with Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on Thursday. General Volker said Pakistan was a key ally and its role was of vital importance to bring peace and stability in the region.
Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar informed the visiting German delegation led by General Volker Wieker that Pakistan would continue its endeavours to promote sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan. Defence Minister said that a peaceful, prosperous and stable Afghanistan was not only in the interest of Pakistan but of the entire region. The meeting discussed Pak-German defence co-operation, Pakistan's anti-terror contribution and specially its role in promoting peace and stability in the region. Talking to the delegation, the minister said that Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Germany and wanted to further expand and consolidate its relations with Germany in all areas of mutual interest.
He stressed the need for further promoting bilateral co-operation in the areas of trade, economy and defence. He briefed the visiting delegation about the counter terrorism measures taken by Pakistan specially its role in combating and defeating terrorist elements in the areas of Swat, Bajaur, Mohmand and South Waziristan Agency.