Army chief General Syed Asim Munir met the commander of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) on Monday to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries, a statement from the Pakistan Army’s media wing said.
Pakistan enjoys close defense and economic ties with all members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including Oman, and also regularly holds military drills with GCC countries.
Last Sunday, Pakistan’s air force launched Indus Shield 2023, a 14-nation exercise, at one of its operational bases in the country. The exercise brought together aviation experts from several Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman.
RAO Commander Major General Matar bin Salim bin Rashid Al-Balushi called on Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
“During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed. The visiting dignitary lauded Pakistan Army’s achievements in fight against terrorism and continued efforts for regional peace and stability,” the army’s media wing said.
Earlier upon his arrival at the GHQ, Al-Balushi laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhuda (Monument for Martyrs) as a Pakistan Army contingent presented him with a guard-of-honor.
