Islamabad, 24 march 2022 (TDI): General Yasar Guler, the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, met Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, the Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan, at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. The Turkish General was greeted by the Naval Chief upon his arrival at Naval Headquarters.
CGS Turkish Armed Forces Gen Yasar Guler called on #CNS Adm Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at NHQ, Isb. During meeting,matters of mutual interest incl bilateral collaborations & maritime security were discussed. The visiting dignitary appreciated #PakNavy efforts in regional security. pic.twitter.com/IusnGkSWec
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) March 24, 2022
During the one-on-one encounter, the dignitaries discussed issues of mutual concern, such as bilateral partnerships and the regional maritime security environment.
The Pakistan Navy’s Regional Maritime Security Patrols initiative was emphasized by the Naval Chief as a way to ensure maritime security and peace in the area.
The Turkish Armed Forces’ Chief of General Staff praised the Pakistan Navy’s efforts and initiatives in support of regional maritime security cooperation.
The visit of the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces.
The visiting Chief also called on other officials such as the Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu; Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Nadeem Raza; and President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi in separate meetings.
On Pakistan and Turkey’s military relations:Â Â
Pakistan and Turkey have long had military connections. The two countries have collaborated for initiatives and have participated in military exercises. Turkey has also shown open support for Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir to which Pakistan has responded by declaring its support for Turkey’s Northern Cyprus stance. Both countries have attempted to increase their collaboration in the battle against terrorism. In addition, both nations are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Aiman Iqbal is the Managing Editor at the Journal of Peace and Diplomacy published by the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), and the Assistant Editor of The Diplomatic Insight magazine. She holds an MPhil in International Relations. She can be reached at aimaniqbal106@gmail.com
