General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Upon his arrival at GHQ, the Turkish military chief was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional and global security environment, and prospects for enhancing bilateral defence and military cooperation. Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the current trajectory of Pakistan–Türkiye relations and underscored the importance of maintaining close coordination and expanding defence collaboration.
Field Marshal Asim Munir highlighted the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, rooted in shared history, mutual trust, and strong people-to-people relations. He appreciated the continued support and cooperation of the Turkish Armed Forces and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening military-to-military relations.
General Bayraktaroglu thanked the Pakistani leadership for the warm reception and lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He reiterated Türkiye’s resolve to deepen defence cooperation through training, joint exercises, and capacity-building initiatives.
According to the ISPR, the visit reflects the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye and their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.
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