Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS & CDF, Meets Top Libyan Military Leadership During Official Visit

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) & Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CDF), currently on an official visit to Libya, held high-level meetings with the top leadership of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces.

Upon his arrival at the military headquarters, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was received with a formal Guard of Honour presented by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Libyan Armed Forces.

The COAS called on Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, and Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

During the meetings, the following key areas were addressed:

• Bilateral Relations: Discussions focused on matters of mutual interest and the historical ties between the two nations.
• Regional Security: Both sides exchanged views on the prevailing regional security dynamics and the importance of stability in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.
• Military Cooperation: Strategic avenues for enhancing military-to-military cooperation were identified, with a specific emphasis on training, capacity building, and professional exchange programs.
• Counter-Terrorism: Both leaders underscored the necessity of robust collaboration in counter-terrorism domains to ensure regional peace.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defense ties with Libya based on shared strategic interests and mutual respect.

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In response, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar lauded the high standards of professionalism and the operational readiness of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He expressed a strong desire to further expand the scope of defense cooperation, acknowledging Pakistan’s role as a significant partner in military training and security expertise.

The visit marks a significant step in deepening the defense diplomacy and strategic outreach between Pakistan and Libya.