Pakistan, and Sri Lanka reaffirm defence cooperation during high-level military talks
Source Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror
Sri Lanka’s Air Force Commander, Air Marshal P. Rajapaksa, meets with CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka’s Air Force Commander, Air Marshal RA Udeni P. Rajapaksa, met with Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in Rawalpindi on Thursday, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to bolstering bilateral defence and security ties, Pakistan’s military said.
During the meeting at Joint Staff Headquarters, both sides emphasised their mutual dedication to strengthening collaboration in the defence and security sectors, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
General Mirza highlighted the value of Pakistan’s enduring relationship with Sri Lanka, underscoring the shared commitment to fortifying bilateral ties.
Air Marshal Rajapaksa praised the professionalism of the Pakistani armed forces, acknowledging their achievements in counter-terrorism and their efforts toward regional peace and stability.
Upon his arrival, Air Marshal Rajapaksa was presented with a ‘Guard of Honour’ by a tri-services contingent at Joint Staff Headquarters.
Reference Link:- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2505047/pakistan-sri-lanka-reaffirm-defence-cooperation-during-high-level-military-talks
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
