Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne, who is on an official visit to Turkey, called on Turkish President Abdullah Gull on Thursday. General Wynne apprised President Abdullah Gull of the ongoing efforts of Pakistan in fighting the menace of terrorism, said an ISPR press release.
He also conveyed Pakistan's gratitude for Turkish support to the flood-hit people. Turkey shares convergent perception about the emerging global and regional geo-strategic environment and desires to further strengthen the relationship through bilateral exchanges.
The CJCSC also visited Turkish General Staff Headquarters where he was received by Commander of Turkish Armed Forces General Isik Kosaner. A smartly turned-out Tri Service guard of honour presented him salute. The CJCSC and his Turkish counterpart discussed matters of mutual interest and reiterated strengthening of military co-operation between the two countries.
Later, he met with Vecdi Gonul, Turkish Minister of Defence, and discussed issues of bilateral and regional interest. Earlier, General Wynne visited Anitkabir, Ataturk's Mausoleum to pay homage to the great Turkish leader and founder of modern Turkey.
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