Indonesia keen to enhance military cooperation with Pakistan

Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening institutional linkages and training collaboration.

Indonesia keen
Indonesia keen

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday held a meeting with Indonesia’s Defence Minister Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin during which both sides discussed exploring new avenues to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security dynamics, and exploration of avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.

Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening institutional linkages, training collaboration, and defence industrial cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia.

The visiting dignitary lauded professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.

He also expressed Indonesia’s desire to further expand defence ties with Pakistan across multiple domains.

The COAS & CDF reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering strong and enduring defence relationship with Indonesia, based on shared values, mutual respect, and convergence of strategic interests.