CJCSC meets UAE leaders to boost defense ties

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), who is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), called on H.E Mohammed Fadal Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence, UAE, and H.E Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and H.E Dr Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun.

During separately-held meetings, the discussions focused on regional security environment and strengthening of bilateral defense cooperation.

The UAE’s civil and military leadership praised Pakistan’s Armed Forces for their professionalism and sacrifices in the battle against terrorism.

Earlier, CJCSC, who is on an official visit to Nigeria, called on H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosum Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff and Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff of Nigeria.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the separately-held meetings, both sides engaged in discussions on challenges faced by both countries especially in the domain of Counter Terrorism (CT) and areas of mutual interest, including security, defence cooperation, and the evolving international / regional landscape. Both sides reaffirmed the resolve to further enhance defence and military collaboration between both militaries.

The Nigerian civil and military leadership lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.