Washington, Oct 5 (PTI) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday met Pakistan's Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss bilateral ties.

"This long-standing partnership continues today with discussions focused on opportunities to address key mutual defence interests," the Pentagon said in a statement.

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Austin hosted General Bajwa at the Pentagon during the 75th anniversary of relations between the United States and Pakistan, said the statement.

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