Pakistan, Brazil military chiefs discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Pakistan and Brazil have agreed to strengthen military-to-military cooperation during a meeting between their senior military officials at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.

Admiral Renato Rodrigues De Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Brazil’s Armed Forces, led a high-level Brazilian delegation that called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces.

According to the military’s media wing, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment and avenues for enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the longstanding cordial relations between Pakistan and Brazil and agreed to further strengthen military ties.

Field Marshal Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence relations with Brazil, while the visiting dignitary appreciated the professionalism and operational preparedness of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged their contributions to regional peace and stability.

The visit reflects the two countries’ shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen bilateral military relations, the ISPR added.