Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on an official visit to Belgium, on Friday met Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder, Chief of Defence Admiral Michel Hofman and Chief of Staff of Belgium’s Land Component Major General Pierre Gerard, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The Belgian officials and the COAS discussed matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation and bilateral relations.
Both sides agreed to optimise military-to-military ties, especially in defence production, training, counter-terrorism and intelligence domains.
“Belgian dignitaries acknowledged the professionalism of Pakistan armed forces. They also appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region and reiterated earnest desire for enhancing bilateral cooperation in all domains,” said the ISPR.
Earlier, the COAS had met European External Action Services (EEAS) Secretary General Stefano Sannino and EU Military Committee Chairman Claudio Graziano.
Gen Bajwa had discussed regional security, including the situation in Afghanistan, as well as bilateral relations in meetings with European Union (EU) officials.
During his meetings with the officials, the army chief had discussed matters of mutual interest, the security situation in the region and bilateral relations.
Gen Bajwa had said Pakistan values its relationship with EU countries and looks forward to enhance mutual cooperation based on common interests.
In turn, the EU officials had appreciated “Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to play their role for increased collaboration with Pakistan at all levels”.
