ISLAMABAD: Chief of the General Staff of the United Kingdom Army, General Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker, called on Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
According to ISPR, the meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to enhance defence cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
Upon his arrival at the GHQ, the British CGS laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-i-Shuhada to pay homage to the martyrs. He was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army.
Both military leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together for regional peace and stability.
Gen Walker “appreciated Pakistan Army’s achievements and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and its efforts for regional peace and stability”, according to the ISPR.
The ISPR said the high-level visit will further strengthen defence ties between the two countries and contribute to achieving shared objectives of peace and security in the region.
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