Rawalpindi October 21: General Moeen U Ahmed, Chief of Army Staff Bangladesh Army called on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) here at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala; today. He exchanged views with Chairman JCSC focusing on matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhancement of defence ties.
CJCSC, General Tariq Majid highlighted the importance of special relations that exist between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which are characterized by religious affinity and commonality of views. Both expressed satisfaction on the present level of military cooperation between the two countries and stressed to further enhance these ties by holding joint training exercises, training/courses, joint venture in defence production and purchase of defence equipment.
The Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff expressed special interest in purchasing military equipment from Pakistan and asked Pakistans assistance for the up gradation of their present fleet of T-59 tanks through joint venture. He also showed interest in obtaining assistance in overhauling of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) air crafts, holding of Special Forces joint exercises and purchase of communication equipment. General Moeen also proposed to exchange instructors at Staff College level on mutual basis.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee wished well to General Moeen and said that Pakistan and Bangladesh share common perception on regional and international issues and emphasized the need to enhance common efforts and cooperation to further develop upon common objectives.