RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan desires to enhance defence cooperation with Ukraine based on the transfer of technology and joint ventures in future as both sides could benefit from each other’s experience. The army chief took a keen interest in the tests and appreciated the performance of all ranks associated with the projects, the military’s media wing said. Before he visited the site, the army chief met Prime Minister of Ukraine Shmyhal Denys and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Uruskyi Oleh. During the separate meetings, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, including recent developments in the Afghan peace process, and enhanced bilateral and defence cooperation in various fields were discussed. Pakistan attaches great importance to furthering bilateral relations with Ukraine and believes that both nations would develop meaningful and long-term relationships through enhanced cooperation, the army chief said.

Source: Pakistan Today May 20, 2021 18:33 UTC