RAWALPINDI - Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ here on Tuesday at General Headquarters (GHQ).
According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent.
During the meeting, both dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation, and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations.
The discussions focused on strengthening professional interactions, training cooperation, and institutional linkages between the armed forces of the two countries, the news release said.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its longstanding and cordial relations with Lebanon and underscored the Pakistan Army's commitment to expanding defence collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
General Rodolphe Haykal appreciated the professionalism and operational excellence of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contributions to regional peace, stability, and international peacekeeping efforts.
The visit reflects the shared commitment of both armed forces to fostering closer military-to-military cooperation, the news release further said.
Separately, General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed. Both dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscored the importance of further strengthening military-to-military collaboration.
The Bahraini commander appreciated the professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of Pakistan’s Armed Forces towards regional peace and stability. He also praised the modernization initiatives and indigenous capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces, expressing interest in further cooperation in training, emerging technologies, and capacity-building initiatives.
The visit reflects the strong and enduring defence partnership between Pakistan and Bahrain and is expected to further advance bilateral military cooperation for the mutual benefit of both brotherly nations.
