RAWALPINDI – Pakistan and Brazil discussed renewed efforts to strengthen military cooperation after Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held high-level talks with Brazil’s top military leadership at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, ISPR said Monday.
Admiral Renato Rodrigues De Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Brazil’s Armed Forces, led a high-level delegation to Pakistan for discussions focused on regional security, bilateral defence relations and expanded military-to-military collaboration.
Brazilian military chief received a Guard of Honour from a tri-services contingent upon his arrival at GHQ, marking the ceremonial start of the high-level engagement.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the regional security environment and explored opportunities to broaden cooperation in defence and security matters. They also expressed satisfaction with the longstanding friendly relations between Islamabad and Brasília, agreeing to build on existing military ties.
Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence relations with Brazil, while Admiral Freire praised the professionalism and operational preparedness of Pakistan’s armed forces.
Brazilian admiral also acknowledged the role of Pakistan’s military in supporting regional peace and stability. The meeting shows shared interest of the two countries in expanding defence engagement and strengthening institutional links between their armed forces. However, no specific new defence agreement or military procurement deal was announced in the information provided.
The visit comes as both sides seek to build on longstanding cordial relations through closer security dialogue and military cooperation.