ISLAMABAD: The 18th Round of Pakistan-Turkiye High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) meeting was successfully held in Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from February 13-16, 2024.

Lt Gen (retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan, Secretary Defence, Government of Pakistan led the Pakistan’s delegation, while Turkish delegation was headed by General Irfan Ozsert, Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Prior to holding of Plenary Session, General Irfan Ozsert, Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff had a meeting with Lt Gen (retd) Hamood uz Zaman Khan, Secretary Defence.

During the HLMDG meeting, matters of mutual interest including whole spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation came under discussion.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction on the pace of defence cooperation and pledged to take it to new heights. The issues like security, counter terrorism and prevailing regional as well as geopolitical environment also came under discussion.

In addition, the delegation took stock of the progress made so far since holding of HLMDG meeting in Turkiye last year. Matters relating to defence cooperation covering training exercises, exchange of visits and co-production of defence equipment were discussed.

Talks were held in a most cordial and congenial environment. Delegation leaders resolved to work together for enhanced cooperation in defence and security fields.

It was agreed that 19th Round of Pakistan-Turkiye HLMDG Meeting will be held in Turkiye on mutually agreed dates in 2025.