GNN on Google Play Store GNN on Apple App Store
Connect with us

Pakistan

Pakistan attaches great importance to relations with Belgium: COAS Bajwa

The Army chief meets with defense minister and senior military officers during visit to Belgium

Published

2 years ago

on

By

Pakistan attaches great importance to relations with Belgium: COAS Bajwa
GNN Media: Representational Photo

Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Friday that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Belgium.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Belgium and met with the Belgian Minister of Defense, Chief of Defense and Chief of Staff.

Issues of mutual interest, regional security situation and bilateral relations were discussed during the meeting.

The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in military and defense production and to increase cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism, intelligence and training.

The Belgian military leadership praised the professionalism of Pakistan's Armed forces.

Earlier, the ISPR had shared that Gen Bajwa had called on European External Action Services (EEAS) Secretary General Stefano Sannio and EU Military Committee Chairman General Claudio Graziano.

A statement issued by the military's media wing said that COAS General Bajwa discussed matters of mutual interest, overall regional security, the Afghan situation, bilateral relations between Pakistan and the European Union with the EU officials.

"Pakistan values its relations with the EU and earnestly looks forward to enhancing mutual cooperation based on common interests," the ISPR quoted the COAS as saying.

The hosts, in turn, appreciated Pakistan's sincere efforts aimed and peace and stability in the region and pledged to play their role for increased collaboration with Pakistan at all levels.

Continue Reading

Trending