Military leadership of Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their resolve to further fortify the fraternal relationship.

The resolve was made during meetings of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza with Turkish Minister of Defence General Retired Yasar GULER, Commander Turkish General Staff General Metin Gurak Commander Turkish Land Forces General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Commander Turkish Naval Forces Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, Commander of Turkish Air Force General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, and , President SSB, a government agency dealing with defence production Haluk Görgn in Turkiye.

During the meetings, both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral defense cooperation including security, counter-terrorism, and the prevailing regional environment.

The military leadership shared commitments to enhance defense engagements between both countries.

In recognition of meritorious services and contributions, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza was also awarded the
Legion of Merit.

Source: Radio Pakistan