Key Points
- Senior Libyan military delegation visits Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi
- Both sides discuss regional security, defence cooperation and military training
- Pakistan and Libya reaffirm commitment to stronger bilateral defence relations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Libya have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence relations and expanding military cooperation after a high-level meeting between senior military leaders in Rawalpindi, according to Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations.
Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, at the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army on Wednesday.
The visit began with an official welcome ceremony at the military headquarters, where the Libyan commander was presented with a guard of honour by a tri-services contingent representing Pakistan’s army, navy and air force.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media affairs wing of Pakistan’s armed forces, the two sides held detailed discussions on issues of mutual interest, regional security developments and opportunities to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting focused on ways to enhance military-to-military engagement, including collaboration in professional military education, training programmes and broader security cooperation.
Officials said both sides underscored the importance of maintaining close defence contacts and building stronger institutional links between their armed forces.
Field Marshal Munir highlighted the Pakistan Army’s commitment to promoting regional peace, stability and constructive engagement with friendly nations.
He reiterated Pakistan’s support for strengthening partnerships that contribute to security cooperation and professional military development.
The Libyan delegation expressed appreciation for the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces and acknowledged their contributions to regional peace and security.
The visiting commander also welcomed the prospects for greater cooperation between the two militaries.
The meeting reflects growing engagement between Pakistan and Libya at a time when many countries are seeking to expand defence diplomacy and strengthen professional military exchanges.
Such interactions are often viewed as important confidence-building measures that can support broader bilateral relations, including cooperation in security, training and institutional capacity-building.
Pakistan has long maintained defence and training partnerships with a range of countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Bilateral exchanges cover military education and professional development programmes forming a key component of its international defence engagement.
The latest exchange signals a shared interest in expanding cooperation between Islamabad and Tripoli and exploring new avenues for collaboration in areas related to defence, security and military training.
