Australian military chief lauds Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts

Australian Lt Gen Simon Stuart (left) meets Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi on November 11, 2024. — ISPR
Australian Lt Gen Simon Stuart (left) meets Chief of Military Workers Normal Asim Munir at GHQ in Rawalpindi on November 11, 2024. — ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Australian Military, Lieutenant Normal Simon Stuart, known as on Chief of Military Workers (COAS) Normal Asim Munir and counseled Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism, the army’s media wing stated on Monday.

Based on an announcement issued by the Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR), the 2 personalities engaged in discussions protecting issues of mutual curiosity, significantly the worldwide and regional safety setting.

In the course of the assembly, COAS Munir emphasised Pakistan’s appreciation for its ties with Australia, noting the significance of robust bilateral relations in selling shared targets of peace and stability.

Either side reiterated their dedication to additional strengthen cooperation in defence and safety, recognising the worth of continued collaboration for regional and international peace, the ISPR additional stated.

In the meantime, Lieutenant Stuart counseled Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism and expressed his resolve to deepen bilateral defence and safety cooperation between the 2 international locations.

Earlier, upon his arrival at GHQ, the chief of the Australian Military laid a floral wreath on the Yadgar-e-Shuhada to honour Pakistan’s martyrs.

He was accorded a heat welcome, with a well turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Military presenting a guard of honour to him.

Earlier in August this 12 months, Commander of the Individuals’s Liberation Military Floor Forces Normal Li Qiaoming expressed admiration for Pakistan’s concerted efforts in combating terrorism and extremism throughout his assembly with COAS Munir on the Normal Headquarter in Rawalpindi.

The Chinese language commander additionally acknowledged the unwavering professionalism and dedication of the Pakistan military through the assembly.

“The assembly afforded a possibility for in-depth discussions on issues of mutual curiosity, regional safety, army coaching, and measures to additional increase bilateral defence cooperation,” the army’s media wing had stated.