Commander Turkish Land Forces General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on April 29,2024. In a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), it was revealed that the two discussed matters of mutual interest and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the strong relationship between the two countries, based on their shared history, culture, and religion. COAS emphasized the importance of strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two armed forces.
The visiting dignitary praised the role of Pakistan army in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Upon arrival at GHQ, Commander Turkish Land Forces laid a wreath at the martyrs’ monument. A contingent of Pakistan army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.
Later, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu also met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The two leaders discussed security and regional issues, as well as enhancing bilateral military engagements and cooperation.
April 30,2024
Source: Express Tribune