General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Sialkot and Mangla garrisons as part of his farewell visits to various formations, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.

During his visit to the formations, COAS met officers and men at both locations and addressed the troops, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Army chief appreciated formations for their excellent performance during various operations, training, and natural calamities, it added.

The ISPR said that the army chief advised troops to keep serving the nation with the same zeal and commitment no matter what the circumstances.

Earlier, on arrival at Sialkot, the army chief was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Aamer and by Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar at Mangla garrison.