Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to further optimize military-to-military ties, particularly in training and counter-terrorism domains.
An understanding of this effect was reached during a meeting between Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Commander Turkish Land Forces General Musa Avsever in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two leaders discussed matters of mutual and professional interest with a special focus on defence and security collaboration between the two brotherly countries.
Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief said we highly value our brotherly relations with Turkey, which are deeply rooted in history and entrenched in our cultural and religious affinities.
The visiting dignitary acknowledged the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields.
Commander Turkish Land Forces also pledged to play his role in further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza says Pakistan and Turkiye share common perception on all national and international issues in pursuit of closer military and strategic cooperation.
He was talking to Commander of Turkish Land Forces General Musa Avsever, who called on him at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Besides security and regional issues, particularly the latest development in Afghanistan, matters relating to enhancing the level and scope of bilateral military engagements and cooperation were discussed.
During the meeting, both the sides reaffirmed the commitment that being ‘all-weather’ friends, Pakistan and Turkey will continue to forge deeper strategic ties.
They agreed that both countries share great history of cordial relations and deep spirit of brotherhood which is being transformed into enduring partnership.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitary lauded the high professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.
Chairman JCSC thanked visiting dignitary for acknowledging Pakistan Defence Forces achievements in war against terrorism, sacrifices and contribution for regional peace and stability.