General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), who is on an official visit to Republic of Iraq, called on Mohammad Shia’ Al Sudani, the Prime Minister, Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al-Abbasi, Defence Minister, Abdul Amir Al Shammari, Interior Minister and General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Yar Allah, Chief of Defence Forces, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
During these meetings, both sides discussed key areas of interest, including security, defence cooperation and the current regional environment, said an Inter Services Public Relations news release issued on Wednesday.
The dignitaries explored ways to expand the scope of military cooperation between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence ties.
The Iraqi civil and military leadership lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.
Earlier upon arrival at Iraq Armed Forces Headquarters, smartly turned out military contingent presented “Guard of Honour” to the Chairman JCSC.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor