Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to further optimize military to military ties particularly in training and counter-terrorism domains.

An understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Commander Turkish Land Forces General Musa Avsever and in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two leaders discussed matters of mutual and professional interest with special focus on defence and security collaboration between the two brotherly countries.

Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief said we highly value our brotherly relations with Turkey, which are deeply rooted in history and entrenched in our cultural and religious affinities.

The visiting dignitary acknowledged the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields.

Commander Turkish Land Forces also pledged to play his role for further improvements in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Source: Radio Pakistan