RAWALPINDI: Nepalese Chief of Army Staff General Rajendra Chhetri on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the two army chiefs discussed matters of mutual interest, including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to improve bilateral relations.
The visiting dignitary also acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s efforts and sacrifices in the war against terrorism and for stability in the region, according to the Pakistan Army’s statement.
Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the Nepalese army chief laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument.
A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the Guard of Honour to the Nepalese army chief, the ISPR stated.
NEPALESE ARMY CHIEF CALLS ON DEFENCE MINISTER:
General Rajendra also called on Minister for Defence Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan at the Ministry. The minister warmly welcomed the Nepalese Army Chief to Pakistan, on first such a visit after 2006, and said that Pakistan greatly valued its relations with Nepal and desired to further strengthen the bilateral ties, said a press release.
Both the sides agreed that there was considerable potential to further enhance mutual relations in defence and other fields.
The Minister informed the dignitary that Pakistan had developed one of the best training facilities and infrastructures for its armed forces, offered assistance in the development of training infrastructure and capacity building for Nepal Armed Forces.
He also proposed the establishment of institutional framework for defence collaboration between the two countries.
Khurram also highlighted the important role of Pakistan as a stabilizing factor for regional security, adding that regional cooperation was essential to attain sustainable peace and stability. “Relations between sovereign nations need to be based on mutual respect and equality.”
The visiting dignitary highlighted the importance Nepal placed on strengthening defence collaboration with Pakistan and expressed the hope that his visit would serve to widen and deepen defence cooperation between the two countries. He supported the idea of a wide-ranging agreement for defence cooperation.
