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WASHINGTON: US Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief General Michael ‘Erik’ Kurilla has completed his three-day visit to Pakistan to meet with senior military leaders.
In a statement, the US central command said the visit aimed to gain a better understanding of the security situation and strengthen military-to-military relationship between US CENTCOM and the Pakistan Armed Forces.
During his visit, General Kurilla met with Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and senior military leaders.
Discussions focused on strengthening the military-to-military relations between the Pakistani Armed Forces and USCENTCOM with a particular focus on counter-terrorism, military trauma combat casualty care, security cooperation, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance opportunities.
On July 24, General Kurilla visited the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NTC) to meet with the Director-General of Military Training, Major General Asad Nawaz Khan, the Commandant of the National Counter Terrorism Centre Brigadier Suleman Khalid. He also visited the Pakistani Army Sniper School.
Discussion focused on combined Pakistan and USCENTCOM counter-terrorism training opportunities, and the training management process of the Pakistani Army. The visit included a live fire assault demonstration and sniper range and weapon overview.
“Every time I visit the Pakistan military I am impressed with the professionalism, commitment, and competence of everyone I meet,” General Kurilla said. “CENTCOM views the US-Pakistan relationship on its own merits, and I am committed to strengthening this important partnership that dates back over 75 years.”
