Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, departed today for an official visit to the United States. This marks his first visit to the country as COAS.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the visit in a statement, reporting that General Munir is scheduled to meet with senior U.S. military officials and government representatives.

This visit follows recent discussions between Pakistan’s top officials and the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West. During his visit, West emphasized the importance of addressing security threats posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the need for continued cooperation on Afghan refugee issues.

In a tweet following his trip, West described his conversations with Pakistani officials as “productive” and expressed gratitude for the country’s commitment to tackling terrorism and protecting Afghan refugees.

General Munir’s visit to the U.S. comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional security challenges. The meetings are expected to focus on topics such as counterterrorism cooperation, security in Afghanistan, and the safe return of Afghan refugees.

The outcome of the visit could have significant implications for the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations and the broader regional security landscape.