Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijan Army Visits Pakistan – Calls on COAS Asim Munir

Rawalpindi: 23 May 2023 – 1st Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan / Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev called on General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters, today.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters related to defence and security cooperation between the two brotherly Countries were discussed.

The ISPR said that emphasis was laid on enhancing Pakistan-Azerbaijan mutual cooperation in military and professional matters during the meeting.

Colonel General Karim Valiyev is on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of General Asim Munir.As part of the visit, the visiting dignitary is scheduled to meet with the military leadership of Pakistan and to visit a number of military institutions.

Here it is worth mentioning that the cooperation in defense and defense training between both countries is flourishing since when Azerbaijan won its freedom and both countries established their diplomatic relations. Azerbaijan military takes part in Pakistan Day parade while Pakistan military offers its training facilities for Azerbaijani soldiers.