ISLAMABAD, MAY 05, SPA -- Pakistan and Canada have reiterated their commitment to further broaden and strengthen bilateral ties and work together for promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, said an official statement. This was discussed at a meeting between Defense Secretary Kamran Rasool and the visiting Assistant Deputy Defense Minister of the Canadian Department of National Defense, Vincent Rigby. The two sides exchanged views on the geo-strategic situation of the region with particular reference to Afghanistan.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/446905