Summary Raheel Sharif was presented with guard of honour upon his arrival at the Malaysian army headquarters
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif arrived in Malaysia on a two-day visit on Wednesday. He said on this occasion that Pakistan and Malaysia had same stance on terrorism and it was necessary for eradicating terrorism completely, reported Dunya News.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) department, General Raheel Sharif was presented with guard of honour upon his arrival at the Malaysian army headquarters. He also met Malaysian Chief of Defence Staff General Zulkifeli Mohummed Zin and Chief of Malaysian Army General Raja Muhammad Afandi in separate meetings.
Military ties, joint exercises and defence cooperation were discussed in these meetings. The Malaysian military leaders praised Pakistan’s achievements against terrorism and efforts for peace in the region.
Army chief General Raheel Sharif said on the occasion that Pakistan and Malaysia has same stance on regional security and terrorism and it was necessary to weed out terrorism completely.
Terms of Reference were signed between the two armies for long term military cooperation.
General Raheel Sharif also met Malaysian Defence Minister Hishamuddin as well. ISPR told that the Malaysian Defence Minister expressed willingness to improve military cooperation and benefit from Pakistan army’s professional expertise.
