Rawalpindi, 30 May 2023 (TDI): General Patrick Sanders, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, arrived in Pakistan for a five-day defense engagement visit to strengthen the long-standing defense cooperation agreement between the United Kingdom and Pakistan.
During his visit, General Sanders will meet with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, among other high-ranking officials, to discuss various elements of bilateral military cooperation.
The visit exemplifies the closeness and warmth of the two countries’ military ties and friendship, which are rooted in their shared history and a shared commitment to regional and international security.
The existing defense cooperation between the United Kingdom and Pakistan has been critical in developing collaboration and exchange between the two countries’ armed services.
A crucial aspect of the existing defense relationship between the UK and Pakistan is the training and education of Pakistani officers in prestigious British military institutions. Pakistani officers have had the privilege of training at the renowned Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where they have imbibed invaluable skills and leadership qualities.
They have also benefited from participating in the Advance Command and Staff Course and the Royal College of Defense Studies, further augmenting their professional development.
The visit of General Sir Patrick Sanders will strengthen coordination and cooperation between the British and Pakistani forces. The conversations between General Sir Patrick Sanders and Pakistan Army High-Level Officers are scheduled to cover various strategic issues, including collaborative training exercises, counterterrorism activities, and regional security problems.
The exchange of opinions and expertise will help both nations’ joint efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
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The United Kingdom and Pakistan reaffirm their commitment to a long-term collaboration between their military services based on shared principles and mutual respect. The visit of General Sir Patrick Sanders underlines the volume of the UK-Pakistan military association and camaraderie.
It also solidifies both nations’ devotion to deepening their defense and security through mutually beneficial cooperation, allowing them to address growing threats and concerns jointly.
As General Patrick Sanders engages in his many engagements during his visit, the United Kingdom and Pakistan look forward to building on their solid foundation of collaboration and continuing to work together to deal with the region’s dynamic security landscape.
