Lebanese army chief meets Pakistani counterpart Munir; discusses regional security situation, defence ties

During the meeting, the two exchanged views on "matters of mutual interest, evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations".
General Rodolphe Haykal, Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir.
General Rodolphe Haykal, Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir.(Photo | ISPR)
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Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Tuesday, with the two leaders discussing the evolving regional security landscape.

The military's media affairs wing said in a statement that Lebanese armed forces' Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal called on Chief of Defence Forces Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, they exchanged views on "matters of mutual interest, evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations".

"The discussions focused on strengthening professional interactions, training cooperation and institutional linkages between the armed forces of the two countries," it stated.

Munir reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Lebanon and underscored the army's commitment to expanding defence collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces, the statement said.

The visit reflects the shared commitment of both armed forces to fostering closer military-to-military cooperation, the statement added.

(With inputs from PTI)

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