ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on a day-long official visit to the Republic of Turkey called on Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General Hulusi Akar (retired), wherein Commander Turkish General Staff General Yasar Guler and Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Umit Dundar were also present.
“During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral defence and security cooperation in various fields were discussed,” says a press statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate on Wednesday.
COAS acknowledged the Turkish engagements with Pakistan especially the ongoing efforts for continuing the positivity for peace in the region. He also reiterated that Turkey is one of the key Muslim countries in the region and that enhanced Pakistan-Turkey cooperation will have positive impact on regional peace and stability.
Emerging geo-strategic paradigm in region necessitates close cooperation between Pakistan, Azerbaijan: COAS
The dignitaries appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for regional peace and stability, especially the Afghan peace process and pledged to continue working for better relations between two brotherly countries.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was also presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out military contingent.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met senior military leaders of the Republic of Azerbaijan during the two-day official visit to the friendly country.
COAS called on Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Colonel General Eyvazov Vilayat Suleyman Oglu, Chief of State Border Service (SBS) of Azerbaijan Colonel General Elchin Guliyev, and Chief of State Security Service Colonel General Ali Naghi Oglu Naghiyev at Baku, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate said in a statement on Wednesday. It said during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation, regional peace and stability and cooperation in energy, trade and connectivity projects between both the brotherly countries were discussed.
Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief said that the emerging geo-strategic paradigm in the region necessitates close cooperation between the two countries and collective response against common challenges.
He also reiterated increased mutually-beneficial engagements at all levels and forums. The dignitaries also acknowledged high standards of professionalism of the Pakistan Army and contributions for conflict prevention in the region, especially efforts for bringing peace in Afghanistan.
On June 21, the COAS met Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and Defence Minister Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar in Baku. It is to mention here that General Bajwa was on a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan where he discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan peace process and bilateral defence and security cooperation in various fields during the meetings. Pakistan and Azerbaijan share common values based on rich cultural, religious and historical affinities and have tremendous geo-strategic significance and potential for mutually beneficial and enhanced cooperation at all forums, said the Army Chief. He also expressed Pakistan Army’s desire to further enhance bilateral military cooperation and regional partnership between the two countries.
