RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Defence and Chief of the Armed Forces and discussed regional security environment and strengthening of bilateral-defence cooperation between the countries.

CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), called on Mohammed Fadal Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence, UAE and Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces and Dr Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the CJCSC also visited Tawazun Industrial Park and witnessed different manufacturing facilities. During separately-held meetings, the discussions focused on regional security environment and strengthening of bilateral defense cooperation.

The civil and military leadership of UAE appreciated the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and lauded their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.