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US Defence Secretary Mattis to visit Pakistan on MondayUS Defence Secretary Mattis to visit Pakistan on Monday
December 03, 2017
ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (INP): United States (US) Defence Secretary James Mattis will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for a day-long visit. According to US defense department Pentagon, Secretary of Defense will hold meetings with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meetings, he will discuss Pakistan’s role in Afghan reconciliation process, regional security and other bilateral issues. Earlier while talking to media, James Mattis said that he is making first trip to Pakistan as secretary of defense. He said the United States remains committed to a pragmatic relationship with Pakistan and wants to expand cooperation on shared interests.INP/AJ
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