Key points
- Uzbek deputy defence minister calls on Pakistan’s General Mirza
- Both sides discussed matters of bilateral strategic interest
- Express keen interest in strengthening bilateral military-to-military cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamalovich, Deputy Minister of Defence and Commander of the Air Defence Forces and Air Force of Uzbekistan, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
Professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces
According to the ISPR, “During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of bilateral strategic interest, with particular focus on evolving regional security situation. Both sides expressed keen interest in strengthening bilateral military-to-military cooperation”.
The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, it added.
Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented Guard of Honour to the visiting dignitary.
