The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced today that the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, hosted Turkiye’s Chief of General Staff, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) to discuss regional security and bilateral military cooperation.
#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 30 January, 2026General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, #Türkiye, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, #COAS & CDF of #Pakistan at General Headquarters (GHQ) today.
Upon his arrival at the General Headquarters, he… pic.twitter.com/o9EBLsHZNX
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 30, 2026
Key Highlights of the Visit
- Regional Security: Both leaders engaged in detailed discussions regarding the prevailing global and regional security landscape.
- Defence Collaboration: A mutual commitment to enhance joint exercises, military training, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Strategic Partnership: Reaffirmation of the “brotherly relationship” rooted in shared history and mutual trust.
Upon his arrival at the General Headquarters, General Bayraktaroglu was presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
During the formal session, CDF Munir and General Bayraktaroglu expressed their satisfaction with the current trajectory of Pakistan-Turkiye relations. Field Marshal Munir highlighted the enduring ties between the two nations, stating that the relationship is built on a foundation of “shared history, mutual trust, and strong people-to-people ties.” He further reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding military-to-military relations.
General Bayraktaroglu commended the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and expressed Turkiye’s resolve to deepen defence cooperation. He specifically noted the importance of ongoing collaboration in technical training and strategic coordination to maintain regional stability.
The visit concludes as a testament to the enduring strategic partnership between Islamabad and Ankara, reflecting a shared vision for peace and security in the region.
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