H.E. Mr Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori, Defence Minister of Iraq, who is on official visit to Pakistan, called on General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC ) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

Pakistan Military media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that matters of bilateral professional interest and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.

ISPR said that both sides also deliberated upon prevailing international and regional security environment.

H.E. Mr Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.

Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned out tri-services contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the visiting dignitary.