U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon Press Secretary John F.
Kirby provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.
Austin III spoke by phone with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss our mutual goals of security and stability in the region.
During the call, Secretary Austin expressed his interest in continuing to improve the U.S.
– Pakistan relationship and build upon our multiple shared interests in the region.
Secretary Austin and General Bajwa discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, regional security and stability, and the bilateral defense relationship more broadly.
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