Biden administration assures Pakistan of continued assistance.

RAWALPINDI -- The administration of President Joe Biden has assured Pakistan of continued assistance for the common cause of peace in Afghanistan.

The assurance came during the meeting of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa with Acting US Charge d' Affairs to Pakistan Lesslie Viguerie on Friday.

According to statement issued by the military's media wing, Gen Bajwa hoped that Pak-US bilateral relations will be further strengthened under the new administration.

'Matters of mutual interest, including regional security situation, were discussed during the meeting,' the Inter-Services Public Relations said.

While assuring the country of US' continued assistance for the common cause of peace in Afghanistan, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's contributions to conflict prevention in the region and the relentless support provided to Afghan Peace Process.

Earlier, former US General Lloyd J Austin during his confirmation hearing for the post of secretary of defence before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee had said that the US will continue building relationships with Pakistan's...

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