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June 12 , 2026
CDF Munir Discusses Enhanced Defense Cooperation with Turkish Land Forces CommanderRawalpindi: Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir discussed avenues for enhanced bilateral defense cooperation during a meeting with General Metin Tokel, commander of the Turkish Land Forces, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Thursday.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that General Tokel called on CDF Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday.
“During the meeting, matters of mutual professional interest, regional security dynamics, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defense cooperation were discussed,” it said.
CDF Munir highlighted the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and strategic ties between the two countries and appreciated the strong defense partnership between the armed forces of Pakistan and Turkiye, the ISPR added.
It stated that upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented with a “smartly turned-out” guard of honor by a Pakistan Army contingent.
The statement added that the visiting dignitary also visited the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) in Islamabad and called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
“During the meeting, matters of professional interest and regional maritime security environment were discussed,” it added.
General Tokel also called on the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters (AHQ).
“The meeting focused on bilateral military cooperation and matters pertaining to professional interest,” said the ISPR statement.
During his visit, General Tokel lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contribution to regional peace and stability.
“He also expressed his commitment to further enhancing defense cooperation and institutional linkages between the armed forces of the two brotherly nations,” the ISPR concluded.
Earlier this week, CDF Munir held meetings with the commander of Bahrain ’s National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and the Lebanese armed forces’ Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal.
During both interactions, he discussed the strengthening of military collaboration and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations with the respective countries. - Dawn
Courtesy Dawn
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