Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to bolster defence cooperation
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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza during his visit to Azerbaijan held wide-ranging talks with political and military leaders of the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on President of Azerbaijan His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, Minister of Defence Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar, Foreign Minister Mr Jeyhun Aziz Oghlu Bayramov, 1st Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of General Staff Colonel General Karim Tofig Oghlu Valiyev and Minister of Defence Industry Mr Vugar Mustafayev.
According to a statement issued by the ISPR in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, during the interactions, both sides appreciated deep and historic relations between the two countries and discussed matters of mutual interest including evolving security dynamics of the region and enhancement of existing defence ties in multiple domains.
The Chairman JCSC highlighted the importance of enhanced military cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, and reaffirmed collective commitment towards peace and stability.
Azerbaijani leadership appreciated the professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged the commonality of views to expand existing cooperation by exploring multiple avenues to forge deeper ties with Pakistan.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor