Berkshire, 12 August 2022 (TDI): Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, attended the Royal Military Academy passing-out parade as Chief Guest in the UK on Friday.
The Pakistani Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) acknowledged the longstanding connections between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. He expressed optimism that they would one day reach “historic heights.”
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), one of the military schools in the UK, serves as the primary officer training facility for the British Army.
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General Bajwa represented the Queen at the sovereign’s march for commissioning course 213 (CC213) of the RMAS. According to the UK’s Defense Ministry, the event drew military officials from numerous nations of the world.
This was the 198th sovereign’s parade where General Bajwa became the first Pakistani to be the sovereign’s representative. In his opening remarks, the Chief of Army said that attending today’s ceremony was a “huge honor” for him.
Army Chief’s talks with Cadets
The Pakistani Army Chief addressed the cadets and underlined their high responsibilities moving ahead.
“The journey ahead of you is both challenging and exciting. As you grow, the demand of professionalism will also increase,” he said, “it has to be acquired with constant pursue.”
“Without it, you cannot achieve professional confidence which is the hallmark of successful military leadership,” General Bajwa added.
Furthermore, he said, “you need to have the will to take decisions and accept full responsibility. That will require confidence and competence.”
He congratulated the cadets and their families on successfully completing their training at the academy. He said, “You are part of the finest militaries in the world that has produced great military leaders.”
“Two Pakistani cadets will also be graduating with you today and let me say that I am as proud of you as I am of them,” he concluded.
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