CDF Munir, Syrian foreign minister discuss defence, security cooperation

Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Asim Munir held discussions with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Rawalpindi, focusing on strengthening defense and security cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, facilitated by Pakistan's military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), delved into matters of mutual interest and the regional security environment.

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matters of mutual interest, regional security environment and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed

During the talks, CDF Munir emphasized Pakistan's long-standing fraternal relations with Syria. He shared Pakistan's viewpoint on global peace and regional stability, highlighting the critical importance of collaborative efforts to address shared security challenges. The Syrian foreign minister, in turn, acknowledged and appreciated the professional role played by Pakistan's armed forces in fostering regional peace and stability.

Both sides expressed a strong commitment to further enhancing their bilateral ties and expanding engagements in the defense and security sectors. The Syrian minister's visit to Pakistan, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, also included a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif stressed the need to convert the historical relationship between Pakistan and Syria into robust cooperation in politics, defense, trade, investment, education, and human resource development.

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CDF Munir highlighted Pakistan’s longstanding fraternal ties with Syria and shared Pakistan’s perspective on global peace and regional stability, underscoring the importance of cooperation and collaborative efforts to address common security challenges

Furthermore, the Syrian foreign minister proposed the establishment of a Pakistan-Syria Joint Business Council to foster direct interaction between the business communities of both countries. This visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement, being the first by a Syrian foreign minister to Pakistan since May 2007 and occurring in the context of recent governmental changes in Damascus.

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Both sides reiterated their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand engagements in the fields of defence and security