During Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s official visit to Pakistan, he and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir discussed regional security and the development of defense and security relations between the two countries.
Munir and Shaibani reviewed issues of mutual interest as well as regional security matters. They exchanged views on expanding cooperation in the fields of defense and security.
Referring to the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Syria, Munir stressed the importance of cooperation and joint efforts to address shared security challenges.
Shaibani expressed appreciation for the role of the Pakistani army in contributing to regional peace and stability. The sides reaffirmed their intention to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in defense and security.
Shaibani’s meetings in Pakistan
Shaibani became the first Syrian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in 19 years. During his visit, the Syrian foreign minister also met with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.