The Regional Chief of Defense Staff conference was held in Islamabad and had military leaders from US, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Pakistan took the initiative to host a high level chiefs of Defense meet on Saturday.
The conference, held under the theme “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace,” focused on counterterrorism efforts, joint training programs, and military diplomacy, according to a Pakistani military statement.
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir spoke about the conference, “In an era defined by transnational threats and complex hybrid challenges, the imperative for deeper military-to-military cooperation, strategic dialogue, and mutual trust is paramount. Pakistan remains fully committed to working with partner nations to build a secure and prosperous regional environment,” reports AA.
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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The changing military landscape in Central and South Asia was discussed by those in attendance with them sharing crisis response best practices, and pledged to maintain peace, sovereignty, and mutual trust.
The leaders from US, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed and affirmed the mutual commitment for peace, respect, and national sovereignty while tackling common security threats such as terrorism, cyber insecurity, and violent extremism, among others.
The visiting military leaders also praised the hospitality, leadership and initiative in promoting inclusive and forward-thinking Defense diplomacy.
