Join Army

Chief of Turkish General Staff Calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ

by | Jan 31, 2026

Chief of Turkish General Staff Calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ

General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) & Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) today to discuss deepening bilateral defense cooperation and the evolving regional security landscape.

Military Honors and Protocol

Upon his arrival at the General Headquarters, General Bayraktaroğlu was received with high military honors. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces presented a Guard of Honor, which the visiting dignitary reviewed before commencing formal deliberations.

High-Level Security Dialogue

The meeting focused on a wide-ranging agenda, including:

  • Regional Security: A comprehensive review of the prevailing global and regional security environment.
  • Defense Collaboration: Strengthening the trajectory of Pakistan-Türkiye military-to-military relations.
  • Strategic Coordination: Underscoring the necessity for close coordination to address shared security challenges.

Reaffirming Brotherly Ties

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir highlighted the longstanding, brotherly relationship between the two nations, noting that the partnership is rooted in shared history, mutual trust, and robust people-to-people ties. The COAS expressed his appreciation for the consistent support provided by the Turkish Armed Forces and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to elevating military cooperation to new heights.

Commitment to Capacity Building

General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and lauded the high standards of professionalism within the Pakistan Armed Forces. He reaffirmed Türkiye’s unwavering resolve to deepen defense ties, specifically through:

  • Joint military exercises and training programs.
  • Intelligence sharing and strategic capacity-building initiatives.
  • Enhanced technical cooperation in defense production.

Conclusion

This high-profile visit underscores the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye. Both dignitaries reiterated their shared commitment to fostering regional peace, stability, and security through continued defense integration.

Areas To Read

Our Strength  – Our Pride