Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin holds high-level talks in Pakistan

Turkish National Intelligence Organization chief Ibrahim Kalin held a series of high-level meetings during his visit to Pakistan, meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistani intelligence chief Asim Malik. The talks covered Türkiye-Pakistan relations, regional security and tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Turkish National Intelligence Organization chief Ibrahim Kalin held a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad following his visit to Afghanistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Kalin, who also met Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistani intelligence chief Asim Malik.

The meetings addressed relations between Türkiye and Pakistan and opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in security and intelligence. The sides also discussed regional and international security developments and issues affecting the stability of the region.

Kalin discussed regional tensions with Pakistani officials, along with the political, security and economic ramifications of ongoing conflicts. They also exchanged views on steps Türkiye and Pakistan could take to support regional stability and keep channels of dialogue and diplomacy open.

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the agenda

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Kalin’s visit to Pakistan followed meetings he held in Afghanistan. Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and efforts to address disagreements between the two sides through dialogue were among the main issues discussed.

The officials discussed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and strengthen regional stability. Ankara continues its diplomatic and security contacts with the parties concerned to support dialogue and prevent tensions from escalating.

MİT chief Kalin visited Pakistan - Ensonhaber

The meetings also addressed ways to develop security and intelligence cooperation between Türkiye and Pakistan in the coming period. The sides stressed the importance of continued coordination on security issues, counterterrorism and shared regional challenges.

Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin holds high-level talks in Pakistan