Pakistan-France Move to Expand Defence and Security Cooperation
French defence and national security secretary general Nicolas Roche meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ; regional security and bilateral cooperation discussed
RAWALPINDI: (News Pulse) Secretary General for Defence and National Security of France Nicolas Roche, accompanied by French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier, called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, with the two sides discussing regional security and ways to further strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation.
According to ISPR that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, with particular focus on regional security and expanding cooperation between Pakistan and France in the defence and security domains.
Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with France and enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, according to a statement issued after the meeting.
The discussions come amid continued efforts by Pakistan and France to deepen engagement on regional and international security issues and broaden institutional cooperation between the two countries.
Nicolas Roche acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability and conveyed France’s interest in expanding cooperation with Pakistan in mutually agreed areas.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to reaffirm their commitment to closer defence and security ties and to explore avenues for greater bilateral engagement.
