Pakistan’s Army Chief, UAE President Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Sat Feb 11 2023
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Staff Report

ABU DHABI: Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir on Saturday reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official visit. According to a statement issued by ISPR, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is in the UAE on an official visit.

Upon reaching, the COAS was received by the president of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Qasr Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.

The duo discussed the regional situation and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and joint work between the two countries, including enhancing partnership.

ISPR refutes Army Chief visiting US

Earlier, the ISPR had refuted rumours of the army chief visiting the United States.

In a tweet on Thursday, the head of the military’s media wing had called the speculation on social media that the army chief is visiting the US “baseless.”

“It is categorically stated that the army chief is on an official visit to the UK from 5th to 10th February in connection with the 5th Pakistan-UK Stabilisation Conference.”

The army’s media wing said a conference is a bi-annual event for military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.

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