Pak-Turk coop to bring positive impact on regional peace, stability: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Jun 23 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday said terming Turkey as one of the key Muslim countries in the region said Pakistan-Turkey cooperation would have positive impact on regional peace and stability.

The army chief on a day-long official visit to Turkey called on Turkish Minister of National Defence General Hulusi Akar (R) wherein Commander Turkish General Staff General Yasar Guler, and Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Umit Dundar were also present, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan peace process and bilateral defence and security cooperation in various fields were discussed.

The COAS acknowledged the Turkish engagements with Pakistan especially the ongoing efforts for continuing the positivity for peace in the region.

The dignitaries on the occasion appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for regional peace and stability, especially the Afghan peace process and pledged to continue working for better relations between two brotherly countries.

Earlier on arrival, the COAS was also presented with a ‘Guard of Honour’ by a smartly turned out military contingent.