Turkish ambassador, COAS Bajwa discuss regional security situation

• The COAS said, “We highly value our brotherly relations with Turkey.”
• The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role for regional stability.
• Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during the meeting, matters of regional security situation were discussed.

RAWALPINDI: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mehmet Pacaci on Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

The media wing of armed forces, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during the meeting, matters of regional security situation as well as mutual and professional interest, with special emphasis on defence and security collaboration between the two brotherly countries, were discussed.

The COAS said, “We highly value our brotherly relations with Turkey which are deeply rooted in history and entrenched in our cultural and religious affinities.”

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role for regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels, the ISPR said.

Read more: German envoy pays farewell call on Army Chief

On June 29, German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck had paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

During the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ), matters of mutual interest, overall regional situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Bajwa had said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Germany.

He had thanked the visiting dignitary for his services and appreciated his contributions for fostering strong ties between the two countries and support towards defence and security cooperation.

The German envoy had acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to play his role to further enhance cooperation between both countries.