ANKARA, 21 June 2017: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on an official visit to Turkey, called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today. Matters of mutual interest and regional security were discussed.
COAS thanked the President for perennial Turkish support to Pakistan and its role in bringing peace and stability in the region. Turkish President acknowledged sacrifices made by Pakistan and contributions by Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism and militancy.
Turkish President said that Islamic countries can contribute immensely towards global peace and stability and OIC offers a platform to do that through conflict resolution and dialogue. He said that Pakistan plays a very important role towards that end and multi faceted cooperation between the two brotherly countries will have a positive influence. Both noted that Turkey and Pakistan can always count on each other's unconditional and sincere support.
Turkish Land Forces Commander, General Salih Zeki Çolak and Ambassador of Pakistan Sohail Mahmood was also present during the meeting.
COAS also called on Defence Minister of Turkey, Mr Fikri ISIK. Matters related to regional situation and bilateral security cooperation were discussed. Both agreed upon the tremendous potential for cooperation in the fields of security policies, defence production and human resource training.
Earlier, COAS visited Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Upon arrival he was briefed about the projects being undertaken by TAI in both military and civil aviation industry. TAI has developed particular expertise in helicopters and UAVs. COAS visited the facility and took an introductory flight in T129 attack helicopter.
Speaking on the occasion, General Bajwa warmly appreciated the indigenous technical prowess achieved by Turkey. Pakistan has great technological and industrial potential, which open the scope for very meaningful defence cooperation between the two countries, he added.
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