RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu called on COAS and CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi today, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
During the meeting, besides delving into matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional and global security landscape, and prospects for strengthening bilateral defence and military cooperation were also discussed, the military’s media wing said.
“The dignitaries expressed satisfaction on current trajectory of Pakistan-Türkiye relations while underscoring the requirement of maintaining close coordination and enhancing defence collaboration.”
Field Marshal highlighted the longstanding brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Turkiye, rooted in shared history, mutual trust, and strong people-to-people ties.
He appreciated the support and cooperation extended by the Turkish Armed Forces and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral military-to-military relations.
General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu expressed gratitude for the warm reception and appreciated the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He reaffirmed Turkiye’s resolve to deepen defence cooperation, including training, joint exercises, and capacity-building initiatives.
Earlier, upon his arrival at the GHQ, he was presented with the guard of honour by a smartly turned contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
“The visit reflects the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye and their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security,” the ISPR said.
