Washington, April 28, 2021, SPA -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed in a phone call today with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa a number of issues of common interest. During the call, they affirmed the importance of the bilateral relations between the United States and Pakistan. They also reviewed the ways to enhance the regional stability and security. --SPA 22:37 LOCAL TIME 19:37 GMT 0046 www.spa.gov.sa/w1550545