ANKARA (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday held a series of high-level engagements with the Turkish political and military leadership in Ankara.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the Field Marshal is currently on a high-level official visit to Türkiye, aimed at enhancing the “deep-rooted strategic and defence ties” between the two brotherly nations.
CDF called on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of National Defence, Yaşar Güler, to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional security, the media’s military wing said.
“These high-level deliberations underscored the shared vision of both nations to foster a more robust strategic partnership in an evolving geopolitical environment,” the statement added.
Upon his arrival, he was extended a warm reception reflecting the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye.
The Field Marshal also held a detailed meeting with General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff at the Turkish General Staff (TGS) Headquarters, where he was welcomed with a Guard of Honour.
“The two leaders discussed regional security dynamics and professional matters of mutual concern,” ISPR said.
Millî Savunma Bakanı Yaşar Güler, Genelkurmay Başkanı Orgeneral Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu’nun resmî davetlisi olarak Ankara’ya gelen Pakistan Kara Kuvvetleri ve Savunma Kuvvetleri Komutanı Mareşal Syed Asim Munir’i kabul etti.
Kabulde Orgeneral Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu da yer aldı.… pic.twitter.com/v4uROJRZVg
— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) July 14, 2026
CDF Munir bestowed Turkish military medal
Moreover, the CDF was bestowed upon the Turkish Armed Forces Distinguished Service Medal by General Bayraktaroğlu in recognition of his “meritorious services and commitment to bolstering bilateral military cooperation”.
The Field Marshal also visited the Turkish Land Forces (TLF) Headquarters, where he was received by General Metin Tokel, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces.
“The Field Marshal visited Anıtkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, where he laid a floral wreath and paid respects to the founder of modern Turkiye, acknowledging his visionary leadership and the deep-rooted historical bonds between the two nations.”
“The visit of the Field Marshal signifies the resolve of both nations to further strengthen their multifaceted defence relationship and continue their joint efforts for regional peace and stability,” the statement concluded.
