CJCSC Shamshad and Bangladesh’s air, navy chiefs vow to improve defence collaboration

Category: Pakistan | By: AFSHAN RIAZ | 2025-10-27 13:49:43

🌟 Key Highlights

🇵🇰 CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza meets top civil-military leadership in Bangladesh.
✈️ Both countries agree to deepen defence, security, and military collaboration.
🌏 Discussions cover the regional and global security landscape.
🏅 Bangladesh appreciates Pakistan Army’s professionalism and anti-terror achievements.
💐 Gen Mirza receives guard of honour and visits School of Infantry and Tactics Sylhet.

🤝 A Step Toward Renewed Friendship

In a positive development for regional ties, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Bangladesh’s air and navy chiefs have pledged to boost defence and security cooperation, according to an ISPR press release issued Monday.

Since the political change in Bangladesh following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August last year, relations between Islamabad and Dhaka have begun to thaw — leading to new momentum in trade, diplomacy, and defence engagement. 🌍

🛡️ Strengthening Defence Ties

During his official visit to Bangladesh, Gen Mirza held separate meetings with:

🏛️ Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

⚓ Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan

✈️ Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan

🎖️ Principal Staff Officer (PSO) Lt Gen S.M. Kamrul Hassan

Both sides expressed strong optimism about expanding military-to-military cooperation and launching new initiatives to enhance strategic coordination.

“Pakistan and Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to deepen defence and security collaboration while recognizing shared regional challenges,” said the ISPR.

🌏 Regional & Global Security Dialogue

The two sides engaged in detailed discussions about the evolving regional and global environment, highlighting the importance of mutual understanding and resilience in a rapidly changing security landscape.

Gen Mirza reiterated Pakistan’s appreciation for the longstanding fraternal ties with Bangladesh and emphasized his resolve to deepen cooperation based on mutual respect and sovereign equality. 🤝

🎓 Visit to the School of Infantry and Tactics

As part of his tour, Gen Mirza visited the School of Infantry and Tactics in Sylhet, where he interacted with faculty and cadets.
The Bangladeshi civil-military leadership lauded the professional standards of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their achievements and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. 💪

Upon his arrival at Senakunjo, Gen Mirza was accorded a guard of honour and laid a wreath at Shikha Anirban, paying tribute to Bangladesh’s national heroes. 🇧🇩

🔄 Building Long-Term Partnerships

Earlier in January, PSO Lt Gen S.M. Kamrul Hassan met Pakistan’s COAS Gen Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi, where both leaders underscored the importance of an enduring strategic partnership to remain resilient against external pressures and maintain regional stability. 🌐

🕊️ A New Era of Cooperation

The ongoing exchanges between Pakistan and Bangladesh reflect a growing willingness to move beyond the past and forge a stronger, forward-looking alliance built on security, mutual trust, and shared prosperity. ✨