Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces General Sel\u00e7uk Bayraktaroglu called on the Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif here on Friday.
\nDuring the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the deep-rooted historical friendship and brotherly relations between Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye, anchored in shared history, faith, and mutual respect, said a press release.
\nThe Turkish Chief of Defence Forces appreciated Pakistan\u2019s role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
\nThe visiting dignitary emphasized T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s desire for lasting regional stability, including peace in Afghanistan, and underscored the importance of dialogue and cooperation to avoid conflict and promote collective security.
\nThe Defence Minister expressed sincere appreciation for the steadfast support and principled stance of the Turkish leadership and people, particularly during challenging times. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s approach of pursuing peace and stability through engagement, restraint, and cooperation with regional partners.
\nBoth sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including enhanced defence and security collaboration.
\nThe meeting concluded with a shared understanding to further expand the Pakistan\u2013T\u00fcrkiye defence partnership, guided by strategic convergence and a common aspiration for lasting peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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