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Kiyani calls for balance of power in region
Sunday, June 30, 2013
* COAS says Pakistan, Sri Lanka have proved to be committed partners in face of challenges for preserving peace in region
COLOMBO: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said Pakistan earnestly desires regional stability based on a balance of power that promotes respect for each other’s sovereignty and discourages any form of quest for dominance and hegemony.
Speaking at the passing out parade of Sri Lanka Military Academy here on Saturday, General Kayani said Pakistan and Sri Lanka are both peace-loving countries and regardless of internal and external challenges, their armed forces persistently seek peace within the region and beyond. He pointed out that it is an established fact that armed forces draw their inspiration from respective national ethos and sentiments.
The COAS said during this entire period of approximately three decades of conflict and the ensuing rebuilding phase, Pakistan always stood by and wholeheartedly supported the Sri Lankan nation and its armed forces, both in moral as well as material realm.
“Pakistan has proved to be a true friend of Sri Lanka in your hour of need. I believe this provides a very strong foundation for a sincere friendship and genuine goodwill that exists between our two nations and armed forces,” he said.
“Sri Lanka and Pakistan have enjoyed the highest degree of mutual trust and cooperation and have proved as committed partners in the face of challenges for the larger cause of preserving peace in our respective countries and the region at large. This trust and collaboration would further strengthen in the times ahead. Pakistan Army would continue to support Sri Lankan Army in its pursuit of excellence,” said General Kayani. inp
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan