RAWALPINDI: Chief of General Staff (CGS) of UK Army Gen Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and acknowledged Pakistan Army’s sacrifices in fight against terrorism.

Gen Sir Sanders met Gen Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, stated press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),

Military’s media wing said, “Upon arrival at GHQ, CGS UK Army laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada [memorials of martyrs]. A smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Army presented guard of honour to visiting dignitary”. During meeting, regional security issues and matters of mutual interest were discussed.

“Visiting dignitary acknowledged sacrifices and achievements of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism and efforts for bringing peace and stability in region,” ISPR said.

Statement added that Gen Sir Sanders also called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi earlier today.

British Army Chief arrived in Pakistan on Monday for five-day “Defence engagement” visit. Gen Sir Sanders’ visit came almost year after Pakistan’s devastating floods which left nearly one-third of country submerged and affected an estimated 33 million people, ISPR had said in statement issued earlier this week.

“UK’s Ministry of Defence was directly involved in providing assistance for flood relief operations, airlifting in eight boats and 10 portable generators at request of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff,” it added.

“Discussing bilateral military cooperation in response to climate change-related crises will be key focus of visit.”

Earlier, CGS UK also called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at Joint Staff Headquarters.

Existing defence relationship includes Pakistani officers undertaking training at UK Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Advance Command and Staff Course and Royal College of Defence Studies.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 01 2023

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