Turkish commander pays tribute to martyrs and discusses defense cooperation at GHQ

RAWALPINDI, APRIL 29 /DNA/ – General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, today visited General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters.

During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and measures to further strengthen bilateral defense cooperation were discussed. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the deep-rooted relations between the two countries, based on historical, cultural and religious affinity. COAS emphasized the need to further strengthen the existing military-to-military cooperation between the two armed forces.

The visiting dignitary appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in ensuring peace and stability in the region.

Earlier, upon arrival at the headquarters, the commander of the Turkish army laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly dressed contingent of the Pakistan Army presented the guard of honor to the visiting dignitary.