Summary This was General Sharif's first official visit to the US since assuming his post one year ago.
WASHINGTON (Web Desk) – Army Chief General Raheel Sharif has stated that India s aggressive posture on its border is distracting Pakistan from its fight against extremists on its border with Afghanistan, a military official told BBC Urdu on condition of anonymity.
General Raheel Sharif made these remarks during meeting with US military leadership in Tampa.
On the occasion, the Chief of Army Staff said that be it Pakistan or America, terrorist organizations are threat to everyone.
Earlier today, the Army Chief held meetings with US Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, Deputy Secretary Defense Robert Work and Commandant US Marines General Joseph Dunford in Washington.
"The leaders discussed regional security issues and their commitment to an enduring partnership," said Pentagon Spokesperson Rear Admiral John Kirby.
"They also emphasized the importance of sustained and substantive dialogue as we continue to develop the bilateral military-to-military relationship," he added.
Raheel Sharif was also conferred with US Legion of Merit military medal for brave leadership, sagacity, vision, efforts for peace and stability in South Asia region.
DG ISPR Major General Asim Bajwa posted a tweet:
US-18Nov:Focus of meetings Regional security,Afghanistan,Long term enhanced,enduring mil to mil relation-medal pic-2 pic.twitter.com/N54QAw8jiH
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 19, 2014
The army chief was presented gun salute in the United States at an impressive guard of honor ceremony. General Raheel reviewed the parade. The US Army Chief was also present in the ceremony.
18Nov:Impressive Honor Guard ceremony.Gen #Raheel reviewed parade,gun salute presented by USArmy-US Chief present pic.twitter.com/oaDEtWaEES
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) November 19, 2014
