Pakistan, Türkiye Deepen Defence Ties as Turkish Chief of General Staff Meets COAS at GHQ

General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, Türkiye, paid an official visit to Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday, where he called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Pakistan, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Upon his arrival at GHQ, General Bayraktaroglu was accorded a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces, reflecting the longstanding military camaraderie between the two brotherly nations.

During the high-level meeting, both military leaders held comprehensive discussions on matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional and global security environment, and avenues for further strengthening bilateral defence and military cooperation. The dialogue emphasized the importance of maintaining close coordination in the face of emerging security challenges and enhancing collaboration across multiple defence domains.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir highlighted the deep-rooted, brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye, anchored in shared history, mutual trust, and strong people-to-people ties. He expressed appreciation for the consistent support and cooperation extended by the Turkish Armed Forces and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding military-to-military relations with Türkiye.

General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu conveyed his gratitude for the warm reception and lauded the professionalism and operational preparedness of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He reiterated Türkiye’s firm resolve to further deepen defence cooperation, particularly in the areas of military training, joint exercises, and capacity-building initiatives.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Türkiye relations and underscored their shared vision for promoting regional peace, stability, and security. The visit was seen as a reaffirmation of the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries, which continues to evolve amid complex regional and global security dynamics.