Senior Divisional Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan called on Defense Secretary Retired Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali in Rawalpindi.
The discussion focused on expanding bilateral defense collaboration covering all areas.
On the occasion, the Defense Secretary said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Bangladesh.
The visiting dignitary expressed Bangladesh’s aspiration to have vibrant days of cooperation between two countries.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current collaboration between the two countries and aimed to strengthen cooperation in mutually beneficial fields.
Earlier, a senior Bangladeshi military officer, Lieutenant General SM Kamr-ul-Hassan, visited Pakistan on Tuesday, marking a rare visit by a senior Bangladeshi general.
He visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi where he met Pakistani military leaders including Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee ( CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
The visit marks a thaw in bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which had been strained during Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule.
Since Hasina’s ouster in August, ties have improved and both nations have increased their diplomatic and military engagements.
The meetings focused on evolving regional security dynamics, enhancing military cooperation and strengthening defense relations.
Both sides emphasized the importance of a resilient defense partnership and joint efforts for regional peace and stability.
Lieutenant General Hassan praised the Pakistan Army for its professionalism and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, further underlining the growing cooperation between the two countries.
