RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: A United States delegation headed by the Commander United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) General Joseph L. Votel visited North Waziristan agency on Saturday, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The delegation was briefed about Pakistan army’s operations in North Waziristan agency and about Pak-Afghan border security mechanism through enhanced surveillance measures, said a press release issued by the ISPR.Â
The delegation was also briefed about progress on the socio-economic developments including return of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs).
The delegation approached efforts and sacrifices of Pakistan army and local tribes for re-establishing peace and order in the area.
The visiting dignitary also realized the importance of Pak-Afghan bilateral border security coordination.
Later the delegation visited Army Public School (APS) Miranshah and interacted with students.
Earlier, upon arrival at North Waziristan agency, the delegation was received by the Commander Peshawar Corps Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt. The Chief of General Staff Lt General Bilal Akbar accompanied the delegation.
