Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reiterated that Pakistan will always support "Afghan led and Afghan Owned" Peace Process based on mutual consensus of all stakeholders.

In a telephonic conversation with the US' Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin, he also reaffirmed that peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan.

According to the ISPR, during the call, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including latest developments in Afghan Peace Process, draw down and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

The US dignitary also acknowledged Pakistan's continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.