Rawalpindi: Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has rejected speculations on social media that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, who is on an official visit to UK is undertaking an unannounced visit to United States.

There have been baseless speculations on social media that COAS is visiting USA. It is categorically stated that COAS is on an official visit to UK from 5th to 10th February in connection with 5th Pakistan-UK Stabilisation Conference
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— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) February 9, 2023

“There have been baseless speculations on social media that COAS is visiting USA. It is categorically stated that COAS is on an official visit to UK from February 5 to 10 in connection with 5th Pakistan-UK Stabilisation Conference,” Chief Military spokesperson said in tweet.

DG ISPR said conference is bi-annual event for military to military cooperation between two countries. “Senior Pakistan military leadership has been participating in event since 2016,” he added.

Which is a bi-annual event for military to military cooperation between the two countries. Senior Pakistan military leadership has been participating in the event since 2016.
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— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) February 9, 2023

Gen Asim arrived in London on February 5 (Sunday) on five-day official visit to attend conference at Wilton Park to boost bilateral ties between two countries. During visit, COAS will also meet UK defence officials and Army Chief. Moot is reportedly closed event, with only select group of officials as well as academics are invited.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 10 2023

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