Pakistan

Pakistan, Belgium agree to enhance military ties

COAS Gen Qamar discussed bilateral relations, regional security situation with Belgian officials, says ISPR

News Desk February 18, 2022

During the meetings with Belgian officials, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation and bilateral relations were discussed. PHOTO: ISPR

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on an official visit to Belgium, called on Minister of Defence Ludivine Dedonder, Chief of Defence Admiral Michel Hofman and Chief of Staff of the Land Component Belgium Major General Pierre Gerard, the military said in a statement on Friday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the meeting matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation and bilateral relations were discussed.

“Pakistan values its bilateral relations with Belgium,” the ISPR quoted Gen Qamar as saying.

Both sides agreed to further optimise military-to-military ties particularly in defence production, training, counter-terrorism and intelligence domains.

The military’s media wing said that the Belgian dignitaries acknowledged the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces. They also appreciated Pakistan's sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region and reiterated earnest desire for enhancing bilateral cooperation in all domains, it added.

A day earlier, General Qamar called on Secretary-General of the European External Action Services (EEAS) Stefano Sannino and Chairman of the EU Military Committee General Claudio Graziano during his official visit.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including the current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral relations with EU were discussed, the ISPR said in a statement on Thursday.

“Pakistan values its relations with EU countries and earnestly look forward to enhance mutual cooperation based on common interests,” the military’s media wing quoted Gen Qamar as saying.

The EU dignitaries appreciated Pakistan's sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to play their role for increased collaboration with Pakistan at all levels.