KARACHI: Pakistan’s army chief on Sunday reiterated his country’s commitment to enhance defense cooperation with Jordan, the Pakistani military said, during a state visit by King Abdullah II to the South Asian country.
King Abdullah II arrived in Pakistan on Saturday on a two-day visit that marked a significant milestone in reinforcing the historic bonds of fraternity and brotherhood between Pakistan and Jordan.
He visited the Global Industrial and Defense Solutions (GIDS) conglomerate in Rawalpindi on Sunday, where he was received by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and other senior Pakistani officials.
The Jordanian king was briefed on the structure, capabilities and product portfolio of GIDS, showcasing Pakistan’s progress in indigenous defense production, technological innovation, and potential avenues for bilateral defense cooperation.
“COAS (chief of army staff) underscored the strong defense partnership between Pakistan and the Hashmite Kingdom,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said following King Abdullah’s visit to the Tilla firing ranges after GIDS.
“The Field Marshal reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further enhancing military-to-military cooperation with Jordan and jointly realizing the mutual vision of a stable and peaceful region.”
The Jordanian king witnessed a joint fire and maneuver exercise at the ranges that demonstrated multi-domain operations, including conventional and air firepower, coordinated maneuvers as well as spectrum warfare capabilities supported by multi-purpose drones employed in various configurations and roles.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also graced the occasion, while Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense Industry Vugar Valeh oglu Mustafayev was among the distinguished guests at the firing ranges, according to the ISPR.
The prime minister expressed Pakistan’s deep respect and affection for King Abdullah II and the people of Jordan.
“The visit [of King Abdullah] reflects the enduring friendship, mutual trust and a shared desire for peace and development,” Sharif was quoted as saying by the ISPR.
King Abdullah earlier conferred Jordan’s Order of the Military Merit of First Degree on Field Marshal Munir in recognition of his contributions to strengthening military cooperation between the two countries.
