Russian Deputy Minister for Defence, Colonel General Alexander V Fomin called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Regional security situation and matters of mutual interest, including enhancement of bilateral defence and security cooperation, were discussed.

The Russian Deputy Defence Minister expressed his appreciation for Pakistan Army's achievements against terrorism.He also stressed for greater cooperative and collaborative approach among global community to defeat extremism. 

Meanwhile, Deputy Defence Minister of Russia Colonel General Alexander Vasilievich Fomin called on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.

Both the dignitaries remained together for some time and discussed matters of professional interest, regional security situation and various matters of bilateral defence cooperation.

On his arrival, he was received by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan.