Pakistan Army Chief meets high officials during Kuwait visit

Pakistan Army Chief meets high officials during Kuwait visit in which two countries agreed to increase bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

They agreed to increase cooperation in defence, security and counter-terrorism.

The two countries reached an understanding to this effect during Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s separate meetings with Kuwaiti officials.

He called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Sheikh Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

He also met Chief of General Staff Kuwait Armed Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Khaled Al-Khadher.

Army Chief met Under Secretary National Guard Lieutenant General Staff Engineer Hashim Abdurazaq Al-Refaea in Kuwait.

Both the sides agreed to increase cooperation in the fields of training, and provision of trained manpower.

During the meetings, matters pertaining to mutual interest, bilateral defence and security cooperation came under discussion.

Moreover, they also discussed and regional peace and stability.

The political and military leadership of Kuwait highly appreciated the professionalism of Pakistan Army.

They also praised determination of the Pakistani nation in combating terrorism.

Earlier, on arrival at Army Headquarters in Kuwait, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was received by Chief of General Staff Kuwait Armed Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Khaled Al-Khadher.

A smartly turned out contingent of Kuwait Army presented Guard of Honour to Army Chief.