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No PR181/2010-ISPR Dated: Monday, May 3, 2010
4th ROUND OF PAK - AUSTRALIA DEFENCE AND SECURITY TALKS HELD AT JSHQ
Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston, Chief of Defence Forces Australia, who is on a visit to Pakistan in connection with 4th round of Pak-Australia Defence and Security Talks, accompanied by a 6 member delegation, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Tariq Majid at Joint Staff Headquarters. Both the leaders exchanged views on security situation especially in Afghanistan and South Asian region and explored the avenues of expansion of ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries. Other matters of mutual interest also came under discussion.
While discussing the mutual ties, Chairman JCSC said that Pak-Australia relations are based on convergence of interests, many shared objectives and mutual respect. Pakistan espouses to transform the existing ties into a robust, multi dimensional and mutually beneficial relationship. He also acknowledged the contributions of Australian Armed Forces in striving to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region, and thanked Australia for its continuous constructive engagement with Pakistan through Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP) Forum, enhanced assistance in Development Partnership (APDP) and humanitarian support for IDPs.
The Pak-Australia Defence and Security Talks were instituted in 2006 and have since been held regularly, alternatively in Pakistan and Australia. Under the framework of this forum the defence relations between the two countries are progressively expanding with greater substance. The Defence and Security Talks were held in a very cordial atmosphere between the high level defence officials from both sides headed by General Tariq Majid and Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston.
Chairman JCSC in his opening remarks expressed, "the Defence and Security talks are being held at a time when the global and regional security dynamics are complex and rapidly reshaping, with many new and evolving challenges. In case of Pakistan, the myriad of internal and external challenges that we face, are largely intertwined. Pakistanis as a nation have exhibited the will and the resilience in braving through these challenges; and today we are succeeding in our struggle against terrorism and violent extremism. Sustaining success of our counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations is however, critically linked with our capacity enhancement and stabilisation of situation in Afghanistan. International community needs to share the burden of reconstruction and support for capacity building of our security forces, especially in cutting edge technologies. " The dialogue covered a wide range of issues with emphasis on evolving geo political and regional scenarios, the complexion of challenges confronting the two countries and approaches to dealing with these challenges. This was followed by extensive discussions and detailed analysis of the situation including the fragile spectre of strategic stability in the region. A complete review of ongoing military to military cooperation was also undertaken including measures to bolster the existing ties.
Appreciating the sacrifices made by the Government and People of Pakistan, Chief of Defence Forces, Australia offered his condolences for the martyrs of struggle against terrorism and violent extremism, expressed that Australia stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in these challenging times and reiterated full support of Government and People of Australia in confronting these challenges.
Later in the evening a banquet is being hosted by General Tariq Majid in the honour of Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston and his delegation which will be attended by General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of Air Staff and other senior Pakistani military officers from the three services.
Earlier in the morning on his arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston, Chief of Defence Forces Australia, was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out tri-services contingent.
No PR181/2010-ISPR Dated: Monday, May 3, 2010
4th ROUND OF PAK - AUSTRALIA DEFENCE AND SECURITY TALKS HELD AT JSHQ
Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston, Chief of Defence Forces Australia, who is on a visit to Pakistan in connection with 4th round of Pak-Australia Defence and Security Talks, accompanied by a 6 member delegation, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Tariq Majid at Joint Staff Headquarters. Both the leaders exchanged views on security situation especially in Afghanistan and South Asian region and explored the avenues of expansion of ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries. Other matters of mutual interest also came under discussion.
While discussing the mutual ties, Chairman JCSC said that Pak-Australia relations are based on convergence of interests, many shared objectives and mutual respect. Pakistan espouses to transform the existing ties into a robust, multi dimensional and mutually beneficial relationship. He also acknowledged the contributions of Australian Armed Forces in striving to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region, and thanked Australia for its continuous constructive engagement with Pakistan through Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP) Forum, enhanced assistance in Development Partnership (APDP) and humanitarian support for IDPs.
The Pak-Australia Defence and Security Talks were instituted in 2006 and have since been held regularly, alternatively in Pakistan and Australia. Under the framework of this forum the defence relations between the two countries are progressively expanding with greater substance. The Defence and Security Talks were held in a very cordial atmosphere between the high level defence officials from both sides headed by General Tariq Majid and Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston.
Chairman JCSC in his opening remarks expressed, "the Defence and Security talks are being held at a time when the global and regional security dynamics are complex and rapidly reshaping, with many new and evolving challenges. In case of Pakistan, the myriad of internal and external challenges that we face, are largely intertwined. Pakistanis as a nation have exhibited the will and the resilience in braving through these challenges; and today we are succeeding in our struggle against terrorism and violent extremism. Sustaining success of our counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations is however, critically linked with our capacity enhancement and stabilisation of situation in Afghanistan. International community needs to share the burden of reconstruction and support for capacity building of our security forces, especially in cutting edge technologies. " The dialogue covered a wide range of issues with emphasis on evolving geo political and regional scenarios, the complexion of challenges confronting the two countries and approaches to dealing with these challenges. This was followed by extensive discussions and detailed analysis of the situation including the fragile spectre of strategic stability in the region. A complete review of ongoing military to military cooperation was also undertaken including measures to bolster the existing ties.
Appreciating the sacrifices made by the Government and People of Pakistan, Chief of Defence Forces, Australia offered his condolences for the martyrs of struggle against terrorism and violent extremism, expressed that Australia stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in these challenging times and reiterated full support of Government and People of Australia in confronting these challenges.
Later in the evening a banquet is being hosted by General Tariq Majid in the honour of Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston and his delegation which will be attended by General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of Air Staff and other senior Pakistani military officers from the three services.
Earlier in the morning on his arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant Houston, Chief of Defence Forces Australia, was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out tri-services contingent.
