Baghdad: Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their defence ties, following high-level meetings between top military officials and Iraqi leadership. During these discussions, both nations explored expanded military cooperation amid current regional challenges.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the commitment was reiterated during Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s meetings with key Iraqi figures, including Prime Minister Mohammad Shia’ Al Sudani, Defence Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al-Abbasi, Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al Shammari, and Chief of Defence Forces General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Yar Allah in Baghdad. The talks focused on security, defence cooperation, and the regional environment.
The dialogue also highlighted the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces, with Iraqi leaders acknowledging their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. The discussions aimed at identifying areas of mutual interest, with the goal of enhancing the scope of military cooperation between the two countries.