Naeem Lodhi, Ademir Sobrinho exchange views on diversifying defence cooperationRAWALPINDI: Chief of Staff of the Brazilian armed forces Admiral Ademir Sobrinho called on Caretaker Minister for Defence Naeem Khalid Lodhi in his office here at the Ministry of Defence. The minister welcomed the admiral, whose visit is the first-ever by a Brazilian chief of staff to Pakistan. Both the leaders exchanged views on enhancing and diversifying defence cooperation for which considerable potential existed between the two countries. The two sides also agreed on the institutionalisation of the defence cooperation through a memorandum of understanding. The minister appreciated the participation of the Brazilian Navy in AMAN-2017 and extended invitation for participation in the IDEAS-2018 and the AMAN-2019.

Source: Pakistan Today July 31, 2018 18:22 UTC