Islamabad, October 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Defence highlighted that there is enormous potential to further strengthen relations between the two countries in various fields including trade investment, defence, science and technology and people to people contact. He reiterated that Pakistan is committed to stability and peace in the region with particular focus on its relations with Afghanistan and India. A peaceful Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan and of the whole region. Pakistan continues to stress upon political settlement and encouragement of Afghans to work towards peace.

Moreover, Khawaja Muhammad Asif mentioned that Belgium is an important NATO ally. It may share its experience with Pak Defence Forces in capacity building. He expressed that Pakistan’s desire to enhance defence collaboration with Belgium on transfer of technology basis and ease of access to defence technology of EU. Both sides agreed to further strengthen the institutional framework for high level bilateral coordination to achieve regional as well as global peace and prosperity.

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