Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on Tuesday proposed an enhanced interaction between the German defence equipment production companies and defence production establishments of Pakistan. "Co-operation in defence production is beneficial to both the countries in defence and economic sectors," the minister said while talking to Ambassador of Germany, Michael Koach, who called on him in Defence Ministry.
They also discussed the recent visit of the Defence Minister of Pakistan to Germany, where he discussed the regional security environment in detail with his German counterpart. During the meeting, the minister showed full commitment to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The minister apprised the ambassador that Pakistan greatly values its relations with Germany, which are based on mutual respect and co-operation. The minister said that defence co-operation between the two countries is growing day by day. Still, there is great potential which needs to be capitalised.