RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, Nishan Imtiaz (Military), is on an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. This visit is part of a series of high-level mutual exchanges aimed at bolstering their historic diplomatic and military ties, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Wednesday.
During the visit, the COAS called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Defense and Foreign Ministers of Türkiye, the Commander of Turkish General Staff, and Commanders of Turkish Land and Air forces, ISPR stated.
During the meetings, COAS stressed enhancing defense collaboration and training cooperation between the two nations. COAS lauded the Turkish Military’s efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region. He also appreciated the Turkish Armed Forces’ operational readiness standards. Turkish leaders acknowledged the efforts extended by Pakistan Army Engineers who worked alongside NDMA Teams during the earthquake that jolted Türkiye earlier this year.
According to ISPR, the COAS visited the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Ankara and paid homage to the great leader. He also laid a floral wreath on the Mausoleum in honor of the great leader.
The Army Chief later visited the Turkish Land Forces Headquarters, where on his arrival, he received a warm welcome and was presented with the Guard of Honour.
Pakistan’s Army Chief Honoured with Legion of Merit Award
In recognition of the Army Chief’s exceptional contributions towards strengthening defense relations between the two nations, he was bestowed with the Legion of Merit by the Turkish Minister of Defense and the Commander of Turkish Land Forces.
During the award ceremony, the COAS highlighted the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, stating, “Pakistan and Türkiye have strong brotherly relations which have always stood the test of times. Pakistan Army is always willing to extend full support to the Turkish Land Forces in multiple domains. Pakistan has always stood with their Turkish brothers in times of calamity and moments of triumph and shall continue to strengthen the fraternal ties between the two nations.”
