Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), where both military leaders discussed regional security, defence cooperation and ways to further strengthen bilateral military relations.
The high-level military engagement underscored the growing cooperation between the armed forces of Pakistan and Lebanon and reflected a shared commitment to enhancing defence collaboration.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Rodolphe Haykal was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival at GHQ in Rawalpindi.
A smartly turned-out tri-services contingent presented the visiting dignitary with a guard of honour, marking the significance of the visit.
Defence cooperation and regional security
During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir and Gen Haykal exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations.
The discussions focused on strengthening professional interactions, expanding training cooperation and deepening institutional linkages between the armed forces of both countries.
Both sides emphasized the importance of increasing professional contacts and enhancing military-to-military engagement to further strengthen cooperation.
Commitment to Lebanon
Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its longstanding and cordial relations with Lebanon.
He underscored the Pakistan Army’s commitment to expanding defence collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces and highlighted Pakistan’s desire to further deepen military cooperation between the two friendly nations.
Lebanese army chief praises Pakistani forces
General Haykal appreciated the professionalism and operational excellence of the Pakistan armed forces. He also acknowledged the Pakistan Army’s significant contributions to regional peace, stability and international peacekeeping efforts.
The Lebanese military chief praised the operational expertise of Pakistan’s armed forces and recognized their role in promoting peace and security at both regional and global levels.
According to the ISPR, the visit reflects the shared commitment of both armed forces to fostering closer military-to-military cooperation.
The meeting highlighted the mutual desire of Pakistan and Lebanon to enhance defence ties, strengthen professional exchanges and build greater institutional cooperation in the years ahead.
