Turkish minister meets Gen Bajwa

Published October 27, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Turkey’s Minister for National Defence retired General Hulusi Akar called on Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Monday.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest, including regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation.

The army chief said both countries shared great history of brotherly relations which was being transformed into an enduring partnership.

The Turkish minister commended the role of Pakistan in regional peace and stability, especially the efforts of Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism.

Published in Dawn, October 27th, 2020

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