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ANKARA: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza, was awarded Turkey’s highest military award — Legion of Merit — in an impressive investiture ceremony.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “During the visit, CJCSC General Nadeem Raza called on Turkey’s Minister of National Defence General Hulusi Akar (Retd) in Ankara.”
The CJCSC also had separate meetings with the Commander of the Turkish Armed Forces and Chiefs of the tri-services General Yasar Guler. The CJCSC also visited the Turkish Aerospace Industries.
Pakistan’s top military commander visits Turkey to further strengthen 🇵🇰🇹🇷 defence ties.https://t.co/9UDsVj34bU pic.twitter.com/WHYqguH4jU
— Pakistan Embassy Turkey (@PakinTurkey) March 31, 2021
Both sides deliberated upon various areas of interest, bilateral cooperation including security, counter-terrorism, and the prevailing regional environment, particularly with reference to Afghanistan.
They also dilated upon measures to enhance cooperation in the field of defence production and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the diplomatic relationship.
On the occasion, Turkish military leadership lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.
