Indonesian Navy Chief Admiral Dr Muhammad Ali visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. He met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during the visit.
The two sides discussed defence ties between Pakistan and Indonesia. They also talked about regional security and other matters of mutual interest.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the existing military relations between the two countries. They agreed to further improve defence cooperation.
The two countries also agreed to increase cooperation in professional training, defence matters and joint military exercises.
Pakistan and Indonesia agree to strengthen military ties
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan wants to further strengthen its long-standing and friendly relations with Indonesia.
He also expressed Pakistan’s wish to increase cooperation with Indonesia in defence and security.
Both sides said that strong military ties between Pakistan and Indonesia are important for peace, stability and cooperation in the region.
Indonesian Navy chief praises Pakistan
Admiral Dr Muhammad Ali praised the professional skills of Pakistan’s armed forces.
He also recognised the role of Pakistan’s armed forces in promoting peace and stability in the region.
Both sides agreed to make defence cooperation more effective. They also agreed to increase contact between their military forces.
Focus on joint military exercises
The two sides discussed professional training programmes, defence cooperation and joint military exercises.
They said these areas can help strengthen military relations between Pakistan and Indonesia.
Pakistan and Indonesia have had defence ties for many years. Both countries consider cooperation important for peace and stability in the region.
At the end of the meeting, both sides repeated their commitment to strengthen the friendly relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. They also agreed to further improve cooperation in defence and security.
