Pakistan, Bangladesh recognise importance of strengthening bilateral ties

Dhaka: Pakistan and Bangladesh have recognised the importance of strengthening their bilateral defence and security cooperation.

This came during separate meetings of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and military leadership in Dhaka.  

Both sides held detailed discussions on the evolving global and regional environment and security situation.

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for its longstanding fraternal ties with Bangladesh and highlighted the shared resolve to further deepen these relations on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect.

Both sides expressed optimism about improving defence and security collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding military-to-military engagements and related initiatives.

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee also visited the School of Infantry and Tactics, Sylhet and interacted with faculty and students.

The civil-military leadership of Bangladesh appreciated the high professional standards of the Pakistan Armed Forces and their achievements and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.