Chief of General Staff, Turkish Armed Forces, General Yasar Guler on Tuesday called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
Both the dignitaries discussed matters of professional and mutual interest during the meeting.
General Yasar Guler appreciated the sound professionalism of PAF personnel. He also expressed his desire to learn from each other experiences. Air Chief highlighted that both the countries enjoy cordial and brotherly relations and reiterated his resolve to further enhance the existing cooperation between the two countries. Earlier, on his arrival at Air Headquarters, the distinguished guest was received by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.
A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented the Guard of Honour. He also laid floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument to pay homage to the PAF’s Martyrs.
Commander of Turkish Armed Forces also visits Naval Headquarters Islamabad
Gen Yasar Guler also visited the Naval Headquarters, Islamabad and called on Officiating Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the General was received by Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented guard of honour. The dignitary laid floral wreath at the Shuhada’s Monument and was introduced to Principal Staff Officers at Naval Headquarters. During meeting, issues of regional security and stability as well as professional matters of mutual interest, including bilateral defence collaboration, were discussed. Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gilani highlighted Pakistan Navy’s efforts for ensuring maritime security in the region in the form of Regional Maritime Security Patrols and participation in Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Turkish Commander appreciated Pakistan Navy’s initiatives in support of collaborative maritime security in the region. Both the dignitaries agreed on further enhancing cooperation in various domains of military collaboration.
Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani also updated the dignitary about Indian atrocities being perpetrated in the Indian Occupied Kashmir, the plight of Kashmiri people and Pakistan’s continued support for the just and rightful struggle. He also thanked the dignitary for the support extended by Turkey on this humanitarian issue. The recent visit of the Commander Turkish Armed Forces will further augment and expand defence ties between the two countries in general and the defence forces in particular.
