-Pays tribute to sacrifices of soldiers during visit
-Emphasizes significance of Air Defence
-Discusses matters of mutual interest with French, Oman Envoys
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday stressed the need for continuous training and up-gradation of modern air defence weapon systems.
The comments came as the COAS was visiting the headquarters of the Army Air Defence Command, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) mentioned, where the army chief emphasised the importance of air defence in present-day’s warfare.
“He paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of officers and men of Pakistan Army Air Defence and appreciated the training standards achieved,” the ISPR said in its statement.
The military’s media wing added that the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Zafar Iqbal and Commander Army Air Defence Command at the headquarters.
In another statement, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday that French Ambassador Nicolas Galey called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interes including defence and security cooperation and the overall regional security situation, were discussed, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Speaking on the occasion, the Army Chief said Pakistan values its relations with France and we earnestly look forward to enhancing mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.
Both sides reiterated the desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields.
The visiting dignitary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
The Ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s efforts towards regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Meanwhile, His Excellency Dr Al Sheikh Mohammed Omar Ahmed Al Marhoon, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Pakistan also called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and partnership in various fields were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Gulf countries and Pakistan-Oman relations are close, warm, cordial and deep.
COAS also expressed that two countries have great potential for cooperation in defence and maritime security which could become a binding factor in our strategic partnership.
The Ambassador of Oman expressed his grief over the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.
The visiting dignitary also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability and pledged to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels. –ISPR
