Washington D.C.: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has expressed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, and its constructive role in fostering a rules-based international order. During a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C, the Field Marshal alluded to the details and analysis of the Maarka e Haq, Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and elaborated on Pakistan’s perspective on terrorism, noting the malign influence of certain regional actors in sponsoring and perpetuating terrorism as a tool of hybrid warfare.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Army Chief emphasized that Pakistan has been on the front lines of the global war against terrorism, having rendered immense sacrifices both human and economic in pursuit of a safer and more secure world. Field Marshal Asim Munir shed light on Pakistan’s remarkable untapped potential, particularly in the domains of information technology, agriculture, and its vast and underexploited reserves in the mining and mineral sectors. He invited international partners to explore collaborative opportunities in these sectors to unlock shared prosperity.
The Army Chief also provided a detailed exposition of Pakistan’s balanced approach to regional and global conflicts, advocating for dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law. He reaffirmed that Pakistan continues to play a responsible and proactive role in mitigating regional tensions and promoting cooperative security frameworks. The discussion further included an evaluation of the long-standing Pakistan-U.S. partnership.
Syed Asim Munir underlined the historical convergences between the two nations, particularly in areas such as counter-terrorism, regional security and economic development. He underscored the immense potential for a broader, multidimensional relationship built upon mutual respect, shared strategic interests and economic interdependence. Participants noted the openness and clarity of the Army Chief’s perspectives and appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled policies.
The interaction was marked by a spirit of mutual understanding and was widely regarded as a positive step toward enhancing strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the United States.