Islamabad, Dec 13 (PTI) Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and other top military officers on Thursday pledged to support all stakeholders for bringing Afghan war to a logical and peaceful conclusion.

The 216th Corps Commanders' Conference, which was presided over by Gen Bajwa, also reviewed geo-strategic environment with special focus on regional security and situation on Pakistan's eastern and western borders, including the Line of Control (LoC), the army said in a statement.

The commanders also highlighted importance of regional approach to eliminate roots of terrorism, they said.

The forum hoped "for success of ongoing Afghan reconciliation process while supporting all stakeholders to bring Afghan war to a peaceful logical conclusion", the statement said.

The military brass also pledged to safeguard against all external threats while consolidating gains of counter-terrorism military operations, which have put security situation of the country on positive trajectory for socio-economic progress and development, it said.

They also expressed support for the national institutions.

"We shall continue to support all state institutions for peace, stability and progress of the country in best interest of the people of Pakistan," the army chief said.

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