Rawalpindi, A delegation of the U.S. Afghanistan War Commission, led by Co-Chairs Shamila N. Chaudhary and Dr. Colin F. Jackson, met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

The delegation is reviewing the United States’ 20-year engagement in Afghanistan. Discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, including Pakistan’s support during the conflict, the regional security environment and developments in Afghanistan, with particular emphasis on perspectives relevant to the Commission’s review.

Field Marshal Asim Munir presented Pakistan’s perspective on the security dynamics that shaped the conflict and highlighted the challenges Pakistan faced during the prolonged conflict in Afghanistan.

He stressed the importance of incorporating the regional perspective and Pakistan’s experience while assessing the strategic, diplomatic and operational dimensions of the conflict.

The delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding role and sacrifices during the Afghanistan conflict and appreciated its continued contribution to regional peace and stability.