Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said that Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Talking to Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, who called on him at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, COAS Bajwa said that Pakistan will always stand by Turkish brethren.

According to the military's media wing, matters of mutual interest, regional security and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration were discussed in the meeting. On the occasion, the Turkish Defence minister appreciated Pakistan's contributions for conflict prevention in the region and for standing by Turkey and pledged the same for Pakistan.