BRUNEI (Kashmir English): In an official visit to Brunei, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), had a detailed meeting with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
In an official press release issued by Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) stated that during meetings, both discussed the evolving global and regional security environment.
The Chairman JCSC underscored Pakistan’s cordial relations with Brunei Darussalam and expressed his commitment to further strengthening military-to-military ties and defence cooperation.
His Majesty the Sultan and the civil-military leadership of Brunei Darussalam appreciated the high professional standards of the Pakistan Armed Forces and their achievements and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Upon arrival at Headquarters Royal Brunei Armed Forces, a smartly turned-out military contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the CJCSC.
Additionally, CJCSC also held separate meetings with Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at PM’s Office and Minister of Defence-II, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
Moreover, CJCSC also visited KDB DARULAMAN at Muara Naval Base and the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces, where he delivered a talk on “Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability” and interacted with the students of the Command and Staff course, including officers from 19 foreign countries.
