ITALY: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa (COAS) visited Italy and called on Italian Defence Minister, Chief of Italian Army and the Secretary General of Defence on Wednesday, Inter Service Public Relation (ISPR) notified.
The officials from both sides discussed enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation including potential joint initiatives.
According to media wing of the armed forces, the Italian leadership was highly appreciative of the role played by Pakistan in regional stability and also towards global security. They maintained that Pakistan is well on its way towards a prosperous future and that Italy and Pakistan will benefit by building on the existing relationship between the two countries.
General Bajwa was asked about the success formula in war against terrorism, to which the Army Chief said, it was due to the spirit of sacrifice and support of the nation, especially the people of tribal areas and the families of Shuhadas and Ghazis, as per the ISPR.
“Though the fight is still ongoing, Pakistan has emerged stronger from the tribulations,” he added.
The COAS remarked that today’s Pakistan is open to the world and the government is looking for peace within and peace without to provide our people the prosperity they deserve after the difficult times, according to ISPR website.
During his stay, the Army Chief was also presented demonstrations of Italian defence capabilities both for land and amphibious operations. He also interacted with representatives of Pakistani community and the Italian defence industry, ISPR said.
The ISPR informed that the COAS will return to Pakistan later tonight after visiting UK and Italy.
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