On Saturday, Pakistan held a high-profile defence conference in Islamabad attended by military chiefs from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan marked with an emphasis on counterterrorism cooperation, joint training and regional military diplomacy.
The conference’s focus was “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace.” As per the official military statement, the purpose of the gathering was to build mutual trust and facilitate better coordination against common security challenges.
An Anadolu Agency report stated that participating countries publicly praised Pakistan’s leadership in convening a timely and strategic defence conference. The report also states that participants felt the initiative was tremendously important in contributing to peace, security, and cooperation in an area long associated with terrorism and instability.
What Was Discussed:
- Military cooperation across Central and South Asia
- Best and promising practices in crisis response
- Plans for the conduct of common training
- Maintaining sovereignty and looking to encourage peace in the region
All the countries represented agreed on the need to work together to counter terrorism, manage cyber threats, and oppose violent extremism. The participants also commemorated Pakistan’s hospitality and leadership in holding the conference; they viewed it as a good example of inclusive and forward-looking defence diplomacy.
Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference today in Islamabad, convening senior military leadership from the United States of America, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. This landmark multilateral engagement marked a significant stride toward… pic.twitter.com/ZcsyOxdF5R
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Regional Peace through Partnership
An exhaustive report from Anadolu Agency noted widespread commendation for Pakistan for what Anatolia has termed a major diplomatic and defence undertaking. The report characterized the conference as a reflection of Pakistan’s commitment to building partnerships for sustainable peace and stability in the region, and particularly at a time when collective approaches to security threats are more pressing than ever.
Focus on Counterterrorism and Defense Relations
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) report stated the conversation focused around counter-terrorism, military training, cyber security, and regional stability. All of the nations agreed on the importance of working together to face the security challenges of the present day.
