Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 08:44:19 pm


 
COAS holds high-level engagements with Turkish leadership
July 14, 2026

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who is currently on a high-level official visit to Turkiye, held a series of high-level engagements with the Turkish political and military leadership.

The visit is aimed at further enhancing the deep-rooted strategic and defence ties between the two brotherly nations.

Upon his arrival, the Field Marshal was extended a warm reception reflecting the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye.

During the visit, he called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Minister of National Defence Yasar Güler to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional security.

These high-level deliberations underscored the shared vision of both nations to foster a more robust strategic partnership in the evolving geopolitical environment.

At the Turkish General Staff Headquarters, the Field Marshal was welcomed with a Guard of Honour. He held a detailed meeting with Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroglu. The two leaders discussed regional security dynamics and professional matters of mutual concern.

The Field Marshal was bestowed with the Turkish Armed Forces Distinguished Service Medal by General Selçuk Bayraktaroglu in recognition of his meritorious services and commitment to bolstering bilateral military cooperation.

The Field Marshal also visited the Turkish Land Forces Headquarters, where he was received by Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Metin Tokel.

The Field Marshal visited Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, where he laid a floral wreath and paid respects to the founder of modern Turkiye, acknowledging his visionary leadership and the deep-rooted historical bonds between the two nations.

The visit of the Field Marshal signifies the resolve of both nations to further strengthen their multifaceted defence relationship and continue their joint efforts for regional peace and stability.