ISTANBUL: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has met Turkish Minister of Defence General (R) Yasar GULER and General Metin Gurak, during his official visit to Turkiye.
He also met Commander General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Commander Turkish Land Forces Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, Commander Turkish Naval Forces General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, Commander of Turkish Air Force and Haluk Görgün, President SSB, a government agency dealing with defence production.
During the meetings, both sides exchanged views upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral defense cooperation including security, counter-terrorism, and the prevailing regional environment. The military leadership shared commitments to strengthen defense ties between both countries and reaffirmed their resolve to further fortify the fraternal relationship.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza was also awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ in recognition of his meritorious services and contributions. –Agencies
