Field Marshal Asim Munir pledges to cement defence ties with Libya

Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Libya on an official visit, where he met with the Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, and the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), upon his arrival in Libya, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Libyan Armed Forces.

ISPR stated that a meeting was held between the senior military leadership of both countries, during which matters of mutual interest were discussed.

The spokesperson said that both sides emphasized the importance of cooperation in training, capacity building, and counter-terrorism. It was agreed to enhance military-to-military relations, training exchanges, and cooperation in the field of capacity building between the two countries.

In a statement issued by the Pakistan Army spokesperson, it was further stated that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence relations with Libya.

According to the ISPR chief, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar praised the professionalism of the Pakistani armed forces and expressed his desire to further expand defence cooperation between the two countries.