Turkey, Pakistan discuss military ties

Commander Turkish Land Forces General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the military said in a statement.

During the meeting, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over deep-rooted relations between the two countries, based on historic, cultural and religious affinity. COAS emphasised the need to further strengthen existing military-to-military cooperation between the two armed forces.
 

The visiting dignitary appreciated the role of Pakistan army in ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Earlier, on arrival at GHQ, Commander Turkish Land Forces, laid floral wreath at the martyrs’ monument. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.

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Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander of the Turkish Land Forces in a special investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr.