According to a statement of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CoAS witnessed manoeuvre of mechanised formation as part of Defensive Corps' operations against the conventional threat. Later the CoAS also visited position of an infantry formation in Fort Abbas Sector along Eastern Border. He expressed his satisfaction on high standards of training and operational preparedness.
While interacting with officers and troops, Gen Bajwa appreciated their high morale and said that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and looks forward to peace within and peace without in line with the vision of the Father of the Nation.
He said that a well equipped, well trained and professionally competent army deters war and guarantees peace. "Pakistan Army is one such force which has become battle hardened through its combat experience against terrorism," the CoAS remarked. Bahawalpur Corps commander and inspector general training and evaluation accompanied the Chief of Army Staff.