ISLAMABAD/MOSCOW – Pakistan and Russia have expressed a strong desire to advance their bilateral military ties. This development occurred during a meeting between Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and a Russian delegation in Moscow.
According to a statement shared by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, on an official visit to Russia, held meetings with Colonel General Alexander Fomin, Deputy Defence Minister, Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, and Colonel General S. Y. Istrakov, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in various domains such as connectivity, trade, energy, and security. The military officials highlighted mutual interests, including bilateral military and technical cooperation, regional security, and combating terrorism.
Over time, Islamabad and the Kremlin have strengthened their military relations with a focus on mutual training, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism. The two sides also hold annual joint military exercises and have increased naval cooperation. This growing partnership helps Pakistan diversify its defense relationships, balancing ties with other world powers.
