ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, General Metin Tokel, held high-level meetings with Pakistan’s top military leadership during an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and strategic coordination between the two brotherly nations.Upon arrival at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the visiting dignitary was presented with a smartly turned-out Guard of Honour by a Pakistan Army contingent, reflecting the close and longstanding military ties between Pakistan and Türkiye.
High-Level Meeting at GHQ
During his meeting with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, discussions focused on matters of mutual professional interest, evolving regional security dynamics, and expanding avenues of bilateral defence collaboration.The Pakistani military leadership underscored the historic, cultural, and strategic relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye, reaffirming the commitment to further deepening institutional cooperation between the armed forces of both countries.Maritime Security Dialogue at Naval Headquarters
As part of his visit, General Metin Tokel also visited the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, where he called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.The meeting covered professional naval matters and regional maritime security developments, with both sides exchanging views on enhancing interoperability and joint cooperation in maritime defence.Commitment to Expanded Defence Cooperation
The Turkish military leadership lauded the professionalism and operational capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s contributions toward regional peace and stability.General Tokel expressed Turkey’s strong commitment to further strengthening defence ties, expanding joint training opportunities, and enhancing institutional linkages between the armed forces of both countries.Strategic Context
The visit reflects the continued momentum in Pakistan–Türkiye defence relations, which are anchored in shared strategic interests, defence production collaboration, and regular high-level military exchanges aimed at addressing regional security challenges.
