Lebanese Army Commander Holds Talks with Pakistan’s Military Chief in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi: General Rodolphe Haykal, Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, met today with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. Upon his arrival at GHQ, General Haykal was accorded a Guard of Honour by a contingent representing Pakistan's three armed services. According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the visit reflects the shared commitment of both armed forces to further strengthening military-to-military cooperation. During the meeting, the two military leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, the evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation, and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations. Discussions focused on strengthening professional exchanges, expanding training cooperation, and deepening institutional ties between the armed forces of Lebanon and Pakistan. Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attaches to its l ongstanding and friendly relations with Lebanon, underscoring the Pakistan Army's commitment to broadening defence cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces. For his part, General Haykal praised the professionalism and operational excellence of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their contributions to regional peace, stability, and international peacekeeping efforts.