Pakistan, Turkey agree to work for greater bilateral defence cooperation

PakistanPakistan, Turkey agree to work for greater bilateral defence cooperation

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan and Turkey held the 12th round of High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) Meeting in Rawalpindi during which they agreed to work for a Comprehensive Bilateral Strategic Framework Agreement encompassing all facets of cooperation.

The two-day 12th round of Pakistan-Turkey HLMDG Meeting was held at the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi from January 25 to 26.

The Secretary Ministry of Defence Lieutenant General (retd) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah led the Pakistan’s delegation while Turkish delegation was headed by the Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff of Republic of Turkey General Umit DUNDAR.

SECRETARY DEFENCE, LT. GEN. (RETD) ZAMEER-UL-HASSAN SHAH AND GENERAL UMIT DUNDAR, DEPUTY CHIEF OF TURKISH GENERAL STAFF, REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SIGNING MINUTES AT MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IN RAWALPINDI ON JANUARY 26, 2017.
SECRETARY DEFENCE, LT. GEN. (RETD) ZAMEER-UL-HASSAN SHAH AND GENERAL UMIT DUNDAR, DEPUTY CHIEF OF TURKISH GENERAL STAFF, REPUBLIC OF TURKEY SIGNING MINUTES AT MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IN RAWALPINDI ON JANUARY 26, 2017.

During the meeting, the two sides resolved to work together for enhanced cooperation in defence and security related fields. It was agreed in the meeting that the 13th round of Pakistan-Turkey HLMDG would be held in Turkey.

Prior to Plenary Session, General Umit DUNDAR held a meeting with Lt General (retd) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including whole spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both the leaders expressed concern on terrorist attacks in Pakistan and Turkey.

The secretary defence apprised the visiting delegation about the successes achieved by Pakistan as a result of military operation Zarb-e-Azb and the National Action Plan (NAP).

Both the sides deliberated upon various areas of interest including security, counter terrorism and prevailing regional environment particularly with reference to Afghanistan and Middle East.

They also took stock of the measures that have been taken since last the HLMDG meeting held in Turkey in October 2015.

General Umit DUNDAR also held meetings with the Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman .

In all these meetings, matters relating to defence cooperation covering training, exchange visits and co-production of defence equipment were discussed.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

Once again media bias targets Pakistan with unsupported content about PTI’s November 24 protest

0
Monitoring Desk: Pakistan has always been under the target of biased media a textbook example of how certain groups, individuals, and countries can try...
225 Rankers promoted in Rawalpindi Police Range

225 Rankers promoted in Rawalpindi Police Range

0
Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Region Babar Sarfaraz Alpa promoted 122 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) to the rank of Sub-Inspectors (SI) while 93...

Pakistan Army sent 15 terrorists to the hell while one soldier got martyrdom

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: On 10 December 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Sambaza, Zhob District, and during the conduct...
Imran-Faiz duo and stories of corruptions

Faiz Hamid charge sheets for working against safety and interest of the state

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) is formally accused of working against the safety and interest of the state.The involvement of Lt Gen Faiz...
Proclaimed Criminals Arrested by Patrol Police Rawalpindi Region Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Patrol Police Rawalpindi Region is continuing operations against criminal elements under the guidance of SSP Muhammad Bin Ashraf. ASI Asif Kiani from Patrol Post Massa Kaswal, ASI Muhammad Atif from Bhalot Mor and ASI Imran Shaukat from Chakmoon, Sub-Inspector Waseem Hassan from Chakmoon arrested and imprisoned the proclaimed criminals while carrying out various operations. While taking further actions from the region, cases were registered against 04 drivers who installed non-standard gas cylinders in vehicles. Along with preventing and suppressing crimes, the Patrol Police is also taking the lead in protecting and serving the public which was highly appreciated in the public circles.

Proclaimed criminals arrested by Patrol Police Rawalpindi Region

0
Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Patrol Police Rawalpindi Region is continuing operations against criminal elements under the guidance of SSP Muhammad Bin Ashraf, says a press release...
Advertisement