Working groups of 10th Pak-Turkey High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) on Wednesday discussed matters of training and defence equipment. Two meetings were held here at Ministry of Defence and Defence Production. The working group was headed by Major General Farrukh Bashir, Director General FMC, JSHQ from Pakistan side and Major General Oguz Serhad HABIBOGLU, DG Force Improvement and Source Management, Head of Defence Industry Working Group from Turkish side.
Turkey and Pakistan have historical and brotherly relations and both sides wish to translate the relations to help each other in the field of defence, trade, economy and further the impetus. Secretary Defence Lieutenant General Muhammad Alam Khattak (Retd), speaking on the occasion, said, "Our resolve of a peaceful and stable region remains undeterred despite difficulties. Our armed forces are fighting the menace with full determination. Achieving peace in the region is of paramount importance."
Turkish side also gave a presentation discussing the security situation and regional role. Turkish General Yasar Guler said both countries were co-operating in the fields of air, sea and land and "we must further diversify the scope of this co-operation." Pakistan and Turkey have jointly been working in the field of defence and recent strides in the field of communication, aircraft and shipbuilding is commendable.
During a meeting with Secretary Defence Production Lieutenant General Tanvir Tahir (Retd), Turkish General Yasar Guler said, "Both Pakistan and Turkey should explore new ways of improving co-operation in the field of defence." "Pakistan like Turkey is a future energy corridor and has an important place in the region," he added. Turkey showed great interest in coming and placing stalls at IDEAS 2014. They also showed interest in visiting the Defence Industries at Kamra, Wah, Taxila and Karachi.
The delegation also met other important officers before being hosted for an official dinner by Secretary Defence. The dinner was attended by important and senior people from both sides. Turkish General thanked the Secretary of Defence for kind hospitality and expressed happiness over the successful visit.-PR
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