France's Claire Landais, Russia's Gen Oleg meet COAS at GHQ
The visiting dignitary appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in battling the scourge of terrorism
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – France Secretary General for Defence and National Security Mrs Claire Landais and Commander-in-Chief Russian Ground Forces General Oleg Salyukov met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javaed Bajwa at GHQ.
Matters pertaining to mutual interest including defence and security cooperation and overall regional security situation came under discussion during the meeting his meeting with France Secretary General for Defence and National Security Mrs Claire Landais who called on General Qamar Javaed Bajwa at GHQ, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in statement.
Both sides highlighted the need to increase military level interactions between the two countries to bolster defence ties.
The visiting dignitary appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in battling the scourge of terrorism in the country and for maintenance of peace and stability in the region.
Later, Commander-in-Chief Russian Ground Forces General Oleg Salyukov met the COAS and discussed matters related to enhanced security and training cooperation and measures to further expand joint military ties between the two armies were discussed.
Speaking on the occasion, the Gen Qamar Bajwa said that the military cooperation between the two countries will not only help in improving peace and stability in the region, but also usher economic prosperity.
Previously, the Commander-in-Chief Russian Ground Forces also met Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in Islamabad.
Various matters pertaining to regional security and bilateral relations came under discussion during the meeting.
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to further enhance and expand mutual cooperation and defence ties between the two countries.
Russian Commander paid homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Air Force by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument.
