CDF Asim Munir leads strategic defence engagement with Lebanon

Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Rodolphe Haykal, visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on

Rawalpindi: Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Rodolphe Haykal, visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, where he held a high-level meeting with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces.

Upon his arrival at GHQ, General Haykal was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent, reflecting the significance of the visit and the warm military ties between the two countries.

During the meeting, both military leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional security environment, and avenues for strengthening defence cooperation. The talks focused on expanding professional military interactions, enhancing training collaboration, and deepening institutional linkages between the armed forces of Pakistan and Lebanon.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding and friendly relationship with Lebanon, emphasizing the importance Islamabad places on further expanding defence and military cooperation. He noted that stronger collaboration between the two armed forces would contribute positively to regional peace and stability.

General Rodolphe Haykal praised the professionalism, operational capabilities, and combat readiness of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s significant contributions to regional security, international peacekeeping missions, and global efforts aimed at maintaining peace and stability.

The visit is being viewed as a reflection of the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening military-to-military relations and exploring new opportunities for cooperation in defence, training, and security-related fields.