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Army chief's visit: Italy commends Pakistan army's role for regional peace, security

Asim Bajwa says COAS in on a bilateral visit to attend meetings with Italy’s political, military leadership

Web Desk July 27, 2015

COAS with Italy foreign minister during his official visit to the country. PHOTO: ASIM BAJWA TWITTER.

Italy on Monday commended the army for its positive role in ensuring regional peace and security.

According to Director General ISPR Major-General Asim Bajwa, COAS General Raheel Sharif is on a three-day official visit to Italy, where he met with Italy's foreign minister and visited Air Defence headquarters. A number of meetings with Italy’s political and military leadership have been lined up for the bilateral visit.

#COAS arrives Italy for a 3 days official bilateral visit,a number of mtngs,visits lined up with political, mil leadership/field comd-1
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 27, 2015

Bajwa said that during the meeting with Italian foreign minister, detailed discussions on regional security were held. Bajwa added that the Italian minister lauded the army's positive role for regional peace and stability.

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Italian FM commended Pak Army as symbol of great hope for peace,stability of region and the entire World-6 pic.twitter.com/64YGCWdpmL
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 27, 2015

During his tour, the army chief also visited Italy’s Defence and Security Industrial group for exploring wider defence collaboration.

While visiting the Air Defence headquarters, Gen Raheel was briefed on weapon systems, doctrine, and training regimens.

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#COAS in Italy: Visited Def and Security Industrial Gp to explore wider Def collaboration and coop-3 pic.twitter.com/4Jk0dZ2GCE
— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 27, 2015

COMMENTS (6)

SRK | 9 years ago | Reply COAS is meeting with foreign minister??? Why?? I don't have anything against military but there is democratic govt in place. Job of military is only to secure borders and support whenever requested by govt for internal security. To all who are praising military left & right, Pls do not respond to my comment with weak govt, corruption etc etc. rules must be followed in democracy and this will make eventually strong & corruption free govt.

ajeet | 9 years ago | Reply The amount of air miles earned by Pakistani leadership, both civilian and military makes me think they don't need to buy tickets ever after they retire.

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Anon | 9 years ago | Reply Good we need air defense equipment. We should also look for systems with larger ranges like S-300 but unfortunately we do not have the money

Ibrar | 9 years ago | Reply Collaboration between Pakistan civilian and military leadership is essential and specifically suited to the country's current challenges. Gen Raheel Shariff is proving eminently suitable in carrying out what normally will be the task of a civilian FM. He has successfully played an important role in bringing Afghan government and Taleban to negotiate. even the Indian politician are public ally admitting they have lost influence in Afghanistan.

Blithe | 9 years ago | Reply Can you also tweet on your niece working on Bollywood ? Do you approve?

Pakistani Sindhi | 9 years ago | Reply We respect the General Raheel Sharif for his tireless efforts to cement relations with the foreign countries.

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