MANCHESTER: Chief of British armed forces Nicholas Carter lavished praise on General Raheel Sharif, saying that he is the best military commander in the world.
He was talking to the media after addressing the Pakistani community here he lauded the General Sharif saying, “He is one of my good friends,” adding he viewed Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif’s leadership skills with great regard.
British army chief further said Pakistan’s sacrifices in connection with the continued war against terrorism are commendable.
Replying to a query regarding the ‘heightened situation’ at Indo-Pakistan border, the British general was non-committal saying the leaderships on both side of border are extremely capable and they will go for the best option avoiding to escalate the situation.
Sir Nicholas Carter to another question said that a close relationship existed between the armies of Britain and Pakistan.
