RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza, who is on an official visit to Iraq, held talks with Iraqi military and civil leadership.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Nadeem Raza called on Defence Minister Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori, Iraqi Chief of Staff General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Yar Allah Al Lami and Commander Iraqi Air Force Lieutenant General Shahab Jihad Ali.
During the meetings, both sides deliberated upon various areas of interest including security, defence cooperation and prevailing regional environment.
The dignitaries discussed measures to enhance the level and scope of bilateral military engagements and cooperation between both countries and reaffirmed to continue to forge deeper ties.
Chairman JCSC also visited Defence University for Higher Military Studies (DUFHMS) and called on its Rector Lieutenant General Saad Mizhir Muhsin Hashim Al Allaq.
During the interaction, CJCSC highlighted the positive role of Pakistan in countering violent extremism and also shared Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability especially in Afghanistan.
Earlier upon arrival at Ministry of Defence, Chairman JCSC was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Iraqi armed forces.
Last month, Iraqi Defence Minister Jummah Enaad Saadoon Khatab Al Jibori called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi.
According to ISPR, they discussed matters pertaining to mutual interest, regional security issues and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration were discussed.
Speaking on the occasion, General Bajwa had said Pakistan acknowledges sacrifices rendered by Iraqi nation in fighting terrorism. The army chief also offered all possible assistance and cooperation in the development and defence-related fields.
