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General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meets Australia's Minister of Defence John Faulkner
On Wednesday 07 July 2010, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on Australian Defence Minister Senator John Faulkner in Canberra and discussed the matters of mutual interest. The High Commissioner of Pakistan Fauzia Nasreen was also present during the talks. General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani who is in Australia on an official visit, would hold meetings with Australian Chief of Defence and other high officials.
According to Australian media, Australian Defence Minister Senator John Faulkner has praised sacrifices rendered by Pakistani Army and Security Forces. He said that Australia values the role rendered by Pakistani Army to eliminate terrorism from the region and to ensure security. The Australian Defence Minister during the meeting said that his country would enhance cooperation with Pakistan against terrorism and in other sectors. Latest situation in Afghanistan, policy to talk with Taliban and other issues pertaining to regional security were also come under discussion during the meeting. Both Pakistan and Australia agreed to further enhance closed cooperation between armed forces of both the countries. Earlier Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani laid wreath at the Australian Army War Memorial in Canberra City.
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani,Chief of Army Staff saluting after laying wreath at the Australian Army War Memorial in Canberra
