RAWALPINDI: Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal on Tuesday praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contributions to regional peace, stability and international peacekeeping efforts.
He made these remarks during a meeting with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Upon his arrival at GHQ, General Haykal was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the meeting, the two military leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, the regional security situation, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations.
The discussions focused on strengthening professional interactions, training cooperation and institutional linkages between the armed forces of Pakistan and Lebanon.
Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its longstanding and cordial relations with Lebanon and underscored the Pakistan Army’s commitment to expanding defence collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
General Haykal appreciated the professionalism and operational excellence of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contributions to regional peace, stability and international peacekeeping efforts.
According to the ISPR, the visit reflects the shared commitment of both armed forces to fostering closer military-to-military cooperation.
