Turkish defence minister, COAS discuss regional security

Author: DNA

Turkish Minister of National Defence General (r) Hulusi Akar called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday.

In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters pertaining to mutual interest, including defence and security cooperation, between both the countries and overall regional security situation came under discussion during the meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and sacrifices in war against terrorism.

Earlier on his arrival at the GHQ, the Turkish minister laid a wreath at martyrs’ monument.

A smartly turned out contingent of the Pakistan Army presented a guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.

Published in Daily Times, December 21st 2018.

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