RAWALPINDI
\nIn a significant development aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, called on Pakistan\u2019s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
\nThe high-profile meeting marks a new chapter in the defence and security relations between Pakistan and Libya, two brotherly nations bound by historical, religious, and cultural ties. According to an official statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on a wide range of issues encompassing mutual interests, regional and global security dynamics, and avenues for enhanced defence collaboration.
\nDuring the meeting, the two military leaders discussed contemporary security challenges being faced by both countries, especially in the backdrop of evolving geopolitical realities in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Field Marshal Asim Munir briefed his Libyan counterpart on Pakistan\u2019s contributions to regional peace, counterterrorism efforts, and the professional excellence of the Pakistan Army in modern warfare and military diplomacy.
\nBoth sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military-to-military ties through structured dialogue and practical cooperation. They agreed to explore opportunities for joint military exercises, capacity-building programs, intelligence sharing, and training exchange programs between the armed forces of the two countries. A key highlight of the discussion was a shared resolve to deepen defence industrial collaboration and facilitate the exchange of technical expertise, particularly in areas related to counterterrorism, border security, and military hardware modernization.
\nGeneral Saddam Khalifa Haftar appreciated the professionalism, discipline, and global peacekeeping contributions of the Pakistan Army. He also expressed Libya\u2019s interest in benefiting from Pakistan\u2019s advanced training institutions and defence production capabilities. Field Marshal Munir assured him of Pakistan\u2019s full support in strengthening the Libyan Armed Forces through capacity development and training assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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