RAWALPINDI – Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, said ISPR on Thursday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & collaboration in humanitarian assistance were discussed.
Army chief reiterated the need for convergence of global efforts to avert humanitarian and refugee crisis in Afghanistan.
COAS also appreciated the role of UNHCR in promoting UN core values and their response during crises.
The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s effort for hosting four Million Afghan refugees for over four decades.
He also appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation including provision of humanitarian aid/ assistance and pledged to play their role for further improvement in cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Earlier in the day, the UN official held a meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi.
Welcoming the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the President stated that Pakistan has played a major role in the promotion of peace and reconstruction of Afghanistan.
He said that Pakistan is the only country in the world which has hosted over 3.5 million Afghan refugees for the last four decades.
