Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir met with United Kingdom’s Chief of the General Staff (CGS) General Patrick Sanders, as stated by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.
The discussion between the two military leaders revolved around matters of mutual professional interest and strategies to further strengthen bilateral defense relations.
Earlier, both dignitaries delivered speeches at the opening session of the sixth Pakistan-UK Regional Stabilisation Conference held at the National Defence University in Islamabad on Tuesday. The conference was also attended by designate CGS UK Army General Sir Roland Walker.
The Pakistan-UK Stabilisation Conference serves as a prominent platform for defense and security discussions between the two nations. Alternating between Pakistan and the UK, it brings together a diverse group of subject matter experts, including diplomats, defense officials, intellectuals, and civil society representatives.
As part of this conference, a 30-member UK delegation, led by Standing Joint Force Commander Major General Tom Bateman, is currently visiting Pakistan from April 29 to May 3.
Delegations from both sides will engage in discussions covering global and regional issues and their implications for national security, as well as regional peace and stability.
This year, the conference’s agenda has expanded to include regional matters, with defense officials from neighboring countries also participating.
General Munir expressed gratitude to General Sanders for his efforts in enhancing bilateral military cooperation and congratulated General Walker on his appointment as the next CGS of the UK Army.
