Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir, to the US opinion manufacturers amid bids to reset strategic relations
Islamabad: To re-order Pakistan’s global story and bolt relations with Washington, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir concluded a range of high-level engagement in the United States, meeting with senior American scholars, strategic experts and international media representatives during an official visit by Washington DC.In a careful choreographed diplomat aggressive, Munir interacted with the leading think tanks and policy institutions, which introduce the authorities describing the regional and global dynamics as “Pakistan’s royal approach”. His busyness focused a renewed focus of Islamabad on the international outreach amid a shifting Jio political scenario in South Asia.The army chief reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to Pakistan’s regional stability, terrorism, and a rule-based global order, pitching the country as a responsible actor in a rapid multi-polar world.Munir spoke in length about Pakistan’s anti-terrorism strategy, which highlights military operations such as Maraka-e-Haq and Operation Statement Marsos. He reminded his audience of Pakistan’s role as a frontline state in a global war on terror, citing “huge sacrifices” to be borne by his security forces and citizens.Without naming India, Munir “warned as a means of hybrid war using terrorism against regional actors” – a familiar abolition in Pakistan’s diplomatic Lexicon refers to his neighbor. While not new, allegations were resumed in the American capital, indicating Pakistan’s intention to shape security discourse in South Asia.Munir also showed Pakistan’s economic aspirations. He picked the country’s unused capacity in it, calling global stakeholders to invest in these “engines of shared prosperity”.From foreign policy to economic diplomacy, Munir depicted Pakistan as a country chasing dialogue, diplomacy and international law – an image is eager to project Islamabad as it wants to distance itself from previous iconic goods.Discussing the Pakistan-US relations, Munir turned the historic security-centric engagement into a multi-faceted partnership to convert strategic convergence and mutual honor. He accepted the previous cooperation on terrorism and economic development, but pushed to the widespread outline of engagement.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the wing of army media matters, participants appreciated the clear nature of discussions and accepted Pakistan’s efforts to maintain regional stability. The meetings were seen as a trust-beding exercise amidst developing American priorities in the Indo-Pacific sector and increasing doubts over Islamabad’s commitments.The journey comes at a time when Pakistan is trying to reset relations with major powers, especially after transferring its recent economic crises and regional alignments. Along with India living close to India and Afghanistan, Islamabad has tried to reproduce itself as an indispensable – if the complex – regional players.
