RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, on Monday called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
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The meeting focused on issues of mutual interest, evolving regional and global security challenges, and the exploration of opportunities to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. Both sides emphasised the need to strengthen institutional linkages, expand training collaboration and promote cooperation in the defence industrial sector between Pakistan and Indonesia.
The Indonesian defence minister praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. He also conveyed Indonesia’s desire to further expand defence ties with Pakistan across multiple domains.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment, the COAS and CDF underscored the importance of a strong and enduring defence partnership with Indonesia, based on shared values, mutual respect and converging strategic interests.
