Rawalpindi, In a pivotal meeting today, Lt Gen Luciano PORTOLANO, Italian Secretary General of Defence/National Armaments Director, met with Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Chiragh Haider, Secretary Ministry of Defence Production in Rawalpindi, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and exploring joint ventures in defense and energy sectors.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting emphasized the importance Pakistan places on its relationship with Italy, particularly in defense and energy. Both sides expressed a desire to expand collaboration through regular high-level exchanges and joint ventures, highlighting the Italian defense industry’s capability to meet the needs of Pakistani defense forces.