COAS General Munir meets with German counterpart

The chief of German Army Lieutenant General Alfonas Mais called on Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at the military’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi it emerged on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest, regional security and defence cooperation were discussed during the meeting. Both parties reiterated their desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields, said ISPR, adding that the visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s successes in the fight against terrorism. Read ‘Declining to open LCs strictly against GSP+’ The German army chief also lauded Pakistan’s continued efforts towards bringing peace and stability in the region, said ISPR. ​​Germany is not only the largest, and most significant, European Union trading partner (by volume and value) for Pakistan, it has also provided significant financial assistance to the latter during catastrophic floods.