In a recent diplomatic exchange, General Michael Erik Kurilla, the commander of US Central Command (Centcom), engaged in discussions with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ). The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the meeting on Thursday, highlighting its focus on matters of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in regional security.
The dialogue between the two military leaders encompassed a spectrum of shared concerns, with a notable emphasis on bolstering joint training efforts. The ISPR underscored the significance of enhancing training interactions between Centcom and the Pakistan Army as pivotal to strengthening bilateral relations.
During the interaction, General Kurilla commended the Pakistan Army’s commendable successes in combating terrorism and its persistent endeavors to foster peace and stability in the region, as relayed by the ISPR.
This rendezvous follows General Munir’s previous visit to the United States in December of the preceding year. During this inaugural trip since assuming office in November 2022, General Munir held pivotal meetings with top US officials, including General Kurilla at the Headquarters of the Central Command in Tampa Bay, Florida.
The ISPR revealed that in addition to his engagement with General Kurilla, General Munir visited the Centcom Joint Operations Centre, further solidifying the collaborative efforts between the two nations.
In the course of his US visit, General Munir convened with an array of high-profile American dignitaries, including Secretary of State Antony J Blinken, Secretary of Defence General (retd) Lloyd J Austin, Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer, and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q Brown. These discussions culminated in a mutual resolve to intensify cooperation on counter-terrorism initiatives and bolster defense collaboration, as outlined in the ISPR’s statement.
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