Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir engaged in a significant meetingwith Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his official visit toTurkiye. The Pakistan Army chief was warmly received by Mr. Erdogan at thePresidential Complex, with the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, HakanFidan, also in attendance, as reported by ISPR (Inter-Services PublicRelations).
This visit marks a vital chapter in the ongoing series of high-leveldiplomatic and military exchanges between Pakistan and Turkey, aimed atstrengthening their deep-rooted historical ties. General Munir’s itineraryincluded meetings with foreign and defense ministers, the commander of theTurkish General Staff, and leaders of the Turkish land and air forces.
Throughout these discussions, General Munir underscored the importance ofenhancing defense collaboration and training cooperation between the twonations. He lauded the Turkish military’s efforts in preserving regionalpeace and stability and commended the operational readiness of the TurkishArmed Forces.
The Turkish leadership expressed their appreciation for the supportprovided by Pakistan Army engineers, who collaborated with NDMA (NationalDisaster Management Authority) teams during a devastating earthquake thatstruck Türkiye in February of the same year.
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General Munir paid his respects to the revered leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürkby visiting his Mausoleum in Ankara and placing a floral wreath in hishonor. Additionally, he received a warm welcome and a Guard of Honour atthe Turkish Land Forces Headquarters.
In a noteworthy recognition of his contributions to strengthening defenserelations between the two nations, the Pakistan Army chief was honored withthe Legion of Merit by the Turkish Minister of Defense and the commander ofTurkish Land Forces. General Munir emphasized the enduring brotherly bondsbetween Pakistan and Türkiye, expressing Pakistan Army’s unwaveringcommitment to support the Turkish Land Forces in various domains andreaffirming their commitment to strengthening the fraternal ties betweenthe two nations
