Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen its longstanding and brotherly ties with Indonesia, particularly in the defense and security domains, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
In a statement, the military’s media wing said CDF Munir had reaffirmed the resolve during a meeting with Indonesia’s Naval chief, Admiral Dr. Muhammad Ali, who called on him at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.
Admiral Ali appreciated the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contributions towards regional peace and stability.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral defense cooperation were discussed, said ISPR. It said both sides had expressed satisfaction over the existing military-to-military relations and reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the domains of professional training, defense collaboration and joint exercises.
Lebanese interior minister
Also on Monday, Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al Hajjar called on the field marshal at the GHQ as part of a two-day visit to Pakistan.
The military’s media wing said both officials exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional security environment and prospects for further enhancing bilateral relations in security domain. “The importance of strengthening institutional linkages and fostering greater cooperation between the two countries’ security institutions was also emphasized,” it said.
The CDF reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Lebanon and expressed the desire to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of shared interest.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions towards regional peace and stability and acknowledged the professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism.