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RAWALPINDI, Oct 21 (APP): Pakistan and Bangladesh have expressed the desire to intensify bilateral cooperation in divergent fields particularly in the area of defence.
This was discussed at a meeting between Federal Minister for Defence, Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar and the visiting Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, General Moeen U Ahmed, who called on him on Tuesday in the Ministry of Defence.
The meeting exchanged views on various aspects of defence cooperation and underscored the need for enhanced interaction between the Armed Forces of the two countries, besides promoting people-to-people contacts between the two Muslim countries.
The Minister briefed General Moeen U Ahmed about the potential of the defence industry of Pakistan. He particularly highlighted the combat capability of JF-17 Thunder Aircraft, Al-Khalid and Al-Zarrar Tanks. He also offered assistance to Bangladesh in the field of defence sector.
It was agreed to increase exchanges at different levels and further strengthen the existing linkage for the mutual benefits of two sides. The Minster also apprised the visiting dignitary about the recently concluded visit of the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to China.
He said that the visit proved highly fruitful and successful, because China- an all weather friend of Pakistan- signed agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pakistan to strengthen the strategic partnership, reinforce the multi-faceted relations and intensify economic, trade and defence cooperation.
Earlier, the Minister welcomed the Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh to Ministry of Defence and expressed the hope that his visit would help in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.