Pakistan Hosts Regional Defence Chiefs – COAS Asim Munir Calls for Stronger Military Cooperation

Pakistan has once again taken the lead in fostering regional security and peace!

On Saturday, COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Islamabad, bringing together top military leaders from the US, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

The conference, themed “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace,” aimed at boosting defence cooperation, counterterrorism efforts, and joint training initiatives among partner nations.

A Platform for Peace & Security

Military leaders exchanged views on:
✅ Regional security trends in South & Central Asia
✅ Rising hybrid threats and transnational terrorism
✅ The importance of strategic dialogue and trust-building

COAS Munir’s Message

Field Marshal Munir stressed that Pakistan is fully committed to working with partner nations to tackle complex hybrid challenges and ensure collective security.

“The need for deeper military cooperation and mutual trust is more urgent than ever in today’s era of evolving threats,” he said.

Regional Leaders Applaud Pakistan

The visiting defence chiefs appreciated Pakistan’s leadership and vision for building a collaborative defence platform. They reaffirmed a shared resolve to:

• Uphold national sovereignty

• Fight terrorism & violent extremism

• Address emerging challenges like cybersecurity threats

The event ended with a unified call for sustained cooperation, with Pakistan hailed as a key player in promoting peace and solidarity in the region.