COAS Bajwa, Commander UAE Land Forces discuss defence cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Major General Saleh Mohammad Saleh Megren Al-Ameri, Commander of UAE Land Forces called on General Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Monday.

During the meeting, regional security situation and issues of mutual interest including cooperation in the fields of defence, security and military training between both the armies were discussed.

Visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s efforts in fight against terrorism.

Earlier, on arrival at the GHQ, the commander of the UAE Land Forces laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada where he was presented the guard of honour.

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Earlier last week, a high-level UAE delegation comprising chief executive officers/ senior officials of major companies and headed by Minister of State and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Dr Sultan Aljaber called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

The delegation’s visit was aimed at forging closer economic, trade and investment relations between the two countries in all areas of common interest.

The foreign minister observed that the visit was an indication of a new beginning in the bilateral relations and would increase the UAE’s footprint in a number of sectors in Pakistan.

He conveyed his profound regards and best wishes for the leadership of UAE and his prayers for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of its brotherly people.