Rawalpindi (30 January 2026): Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu on Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, at General Headquarters (GHQ).
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Upon arrival, General Bayraktaroglu was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the prevailing regional and global security environment, and prospects for further strengthening bilateral defence and military cooperation. The dignitaries expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Türkiye relations and underscored the importance of close coordination and enhanced defence collaboration.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir highlighted the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, rooted in shared history, mutual trust and strong people-to-people relations. He appreciated the continued support and cooperation extended by the Turkish Armed Forces and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening military-to-military relations.
General Bayraktaroglu thanked the Pakistani leadership for the warm reception and praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He reiterated Türkiye’s resolve to expand defence cooperation, including training programmes, joint exercises and capacity-building initiatives.
The visit reflects the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye and their shared commitment to promoting regional peace, stability and security.
