RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding relations with Russia and expanding practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly security.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief made the remarks during a meeting with Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional security environment, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral security cooperation, the military’s media wing said.
They also stressed the importance of closer institutional ties and improved coordination between the security institutions of Pakistan and Russia.
During the meeting, Kolokoltsev appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability. He also acknowledged the professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism.
