Pakistan, Brazil agree to strengthen military ties

A high-level Brazilian military delegation led by Admiral Renato Rodrigues De Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of Brazil, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi to discuss regional security and ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment and opportunities to expand defence and security cooperation.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the longstanding cordial relations between Pakistan and Brazil and agreed to further strengthen military-to-military collaboration.

Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence ties with Brazil, while Admiral Freire appreciated the professionalism and operational preparedness of Pakistan’s armed forces.

The visiting Brazilian military chief also acknowledged the Pakistan armed forces’ contributions to regional peace and stability.

Upon his arrival at GHQ, Admiral Freire was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent representing Pakistan’s three armed services.

The visit reflects the shared resolve of Pakistan and Brazil to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen bilateral military ties, the ISPR said.