RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to further enhance military-to-military relations between the two countries, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Commander Turkish Land Forces General Umit Dundar today (Monday) called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and discussed bilateral military cooperation.
“During the meeting, matters of mutual and professional interest with special emphasis on defence and security collaboration between the two brotherly countries were discussed,” the military’s media wing added.
“We highly value our brotherly relations with Turkey, which are deeply rooted in history and entrenched in our cultural and religious affinities,” said General Bajwa. Both sides agreed to further optimise military-to-military ties.
The Turkish general appreciated Pakistan Army’s role for regional peace and stability and contributions towards defeating terrorism. Upon arrival, the visiting commander was also presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned out military contingent.
Earlier, Gen Umit called on President Arif Alvi and discussed the matters of mutual interest. President Alvi reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to further intensify bilateral cooperation with Turkey in the areas of trade, defence and culture.
Talking to the visiting commander, he underlined the need for increasing cooperation with Turkey in various fields for the mutual benefits of the two brotherly countries.
Expressing satisfaction over the existing level of bilateral relations, the president said that both countries enjoyed exemplary ties which needed to be further cemented in the areas of trade and defence.
