ISLAMABAD – High Commissioner Raza Bashir Tarar met General Jonathan Vance,Chief of Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces to discuss defence andsecurity relations at all levels between Pakistan and Canada.
According to the Foreign Office press release issued here Wednesday, HighCommissioner Tarar briefed the Chief of Defence Staff on the regionalsituation including Pakistan’s cooperation in US led peace efforts inAfghanistan.
He informed that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan is in theinterest of regional countries, including Pakistan.
The High Commissioner said that Pakistan would like to have enhanceddefence and security cooperation including participation of Canadian ArmedForces officers in the short, medium and long-term courses in Pakistan’sarmed forces institution.
The High Commissioner further underlined that collaboration in the field ofjoint exercises between armed forces of both the countries will be mutuallybeneficial.
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General Vance appreciated important role being played by Pakistan towardsregional peace and stability. He also noted Pakistan’s vital role inbringing peace in Afghanistan.
The Chief of Defence Staff agreed with the High Commissioner to furtherexplore the avenues for defence and security cooperation and enhancecollaboration in areas of mutual interest.
