Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to deepen defence Cooperation
CJCSC Gen Mirza meets Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhamamd Yunus , air and navy chiefs
RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, with both sides underscoring the significance of strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.
“During the separately-held meetings, both sides held detailed discussion on the evolving global and regional environment and security situation,” the military’s media wing said.
It added that Gen Mirza reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for its longstanding fraternal ties with Bangladesh and highlighted the shared resolve to further deepen these relations on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect.
“Both sides expressed optimism about improving defence and security collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding military-to-military engagements and related initiatives,” the ISPR added.
Furthermore, the CJCSC also visited School of Infantry and Tactics, Sylhet and interacted with faculty and students where the civil-military leadership of Bangladesh appreciated the high professional standards of Pakistan’s armed forces and their achievements and sacrifices in fight against terrorism.
During his time in Bangladesh, Gen Mirza also met the country’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and Principal Staff Officer (PSO), Armed Forces Division of Bangladesh Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan.
The visit comes against the backdrop of improving relations between the two countries ever since ouster for Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina via a student-led movement in August 2024.
Up to 1,400 people were killed between July and August 2024, according to the United Nations.
Relations between India and Bangladesh’s new government have been frosty since then, allowing Islamabad and Dhaka to slowly rebuild ties.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s air and navy chiefs have vowed to improve defence and security collaboration, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. Gen Mirza held separate meetings with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division Lt Gen S.M. Kamrul Hassan. Staff Report
