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Pakistan, Turkiye to Further Strengthen Defence Ties

By Imran NasirPakistan, Turkiye to Further Strengthen Defence Ties

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence cooperation during a high-level meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi, the military said in a statement on Friday.

General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces.

Upon arrival, he was received with a guard of honour by a contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

The discussions focused on mutual interests, regional and global security challenges, and ways to enhance bilateral defence collaboration. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of Pakistan-Turkiye relations and emphasized the importance of close coordination in military affairs.

Field Marshal Munir highlighted the longstanding brotherly ties between the two nations, rooted in shared history, mutual trust, and strong people-to-people connections. He appreciated the support extended by the Turkish Armed Forces and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening military-to-military relations.

General Bayraktaroglu thanked his hosts for the warm reception and praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He underscored Turkiye’s resolve to deepen defence cooperation, including training programs, joint exercises, and capacity-building initiatives.

The visit underscores the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye and their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.