On Thursday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Pakistan is keen on enhancing defence cooperation with Ukraine based on the transfer of technology and joint ventures in future as both sides could benefit from each other's experience.
According to the military’s media wing, COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited a military test site in Kharkiv region of Ukraine today and witnessed field tests of various weapons and equipment.
During the visit, the COAS took a keen interest in the tests and appreciated the performance of all ranks associated with the projects.
The COAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to furthering bilateral relations with Ukraine and believes that both nations would develop meaningful and long term relationship through enhanced cooperation.
Both dignitaries appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region, especially the Afghan peace process.
Earlier the COAS also called on the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mr Taran Andrii, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Lieutenant General Serhii Korniichuk, the Commander of the Army of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Lieutenant General Oleksandr Syrskyi, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Mr Avakov Arsen.
On arrival at the Ministry of Defence in Kyiv, the COAS was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned out military contingent.
