Lebanese army chief, CDF Munir discuss security, defence ties in region

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haikal met with Chief of defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday and both sides agreed to further enhance bilateral military cooperation and defence ties.

General Haikal was given a guard of honour by a smartly fitted out detachment of military troops on his arrival at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The two military commanders discussed issues of mutual interest, regional security, defence cooperation and ways of improving bilateral military relations during the meeting.

The talks focused on extending professional interactions between the armed services of the two nations, improving training cooperation and deepening institutional linkages.

Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasised the importance of Pakistan’s long and cordial ties with Lebanon and pledged the Pakistan Army’s commitment to enhance defence cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces.

General Haikal commended the professionalism and operational capabilities of Pakistan’s armed forces and recognised their contributions to peace and security in the region and to international peacekeeping efforts.