Web Desk: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, met with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy during his official visit to the Maldives, Pakistan’s military said on Thursday.
During the meetings, both sides discussed the evolving global and regional security environment and reviewed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence and security.
The two delegations expressed a firm commitment to strengthening military-to-military ties and agreed to further deepen defence relations between Pakistan and the Maldives in the coming years.
The Maldivian leadership lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and paid tribute to their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Earlier, upon his arrival at the Maldives National Defence Force Headquarters, General Mirza was presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent.
COAS on a Visit to Egypt
Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, yesterday, has embarked on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt aimed at enhancing military cooperation between the two brotherly Islamic nations, according to ISPR.
Upon arrival, Field Marshal Munir was received with full military honors at the Egyptian Ministry of Defense. He paid respects by laying flowers at the Unknown Soldier Memorial and the tomb of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
During his visit, the Army Chief held high-level meetings with key Egyptian military officials, including Minister of Defense General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki and Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa Fathi. Discussions focused on mutual interests, regional security challenges, and avenues to deepen defense collaboration.
Field Marshal Munir emphasized the significance of Pakistan-Egypt ties, stating, “Egypt is a brotherly Islamic country and cooperation between our armed forces is vital for peace and stability in the region.”
