RAWALPINDI, June 18, 2026 — Pakistan and Ghana reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence ties during a series of high-level meetings held in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Ghana, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.
Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting military leader was presented with a Guard of Honour by a Tri-Services contingent.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation. The discussions focused on expanding military-to-military engagement through joint training, counter-terrorism initiatives, and cooperation in defence production.
The two sides expressed their commitment to further enhancing institutional defence relations and strengthening strategic collaboration between the armed forces of Pakistan and Ghana.
Lieutenant General William Agyapong commended the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contribution to regional stability.
Separately, H.E. Mr Abdul Razak Osman, National Security Coordinator of the Republic of Ghana, held meetings with Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.
Lieutenant General William Agyapong was also present during these engagements, reflecting continued efforts by both countries to broaden strategic and defence cooperation.
