Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says Pakistan Army would like to expand bilateral defense cooperation to benefit from German expertise in training and technological advancements.

The Army Chief expressed these views during an official visit to Germany where he called on Chief of Defense German Army, General Eberhard Zorn.

According to Inter Services Public Relations the COAS said it would have positive impact both on bilateral relationship between two countries as well as on regional security.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, mutual cooperation in defense & security domain and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.

The German dignitary also commended the role of Pakistan for regional peace and security, the efforts of Pakistan Army in battling the scourge of terrorism and bringing peace and stability in the region, especially Pakistan’s role in the Afghan Peace Process.

Both sides pledged to further expand defense and security cooperation at all levels.