Pakistan and Italy agree to Enhance Cooperation in Defence Sector
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Rawalpindi July 24 (Online Int’l): Pakistan and the Republic of Italy have developed a consensus to enhance collaboration in defence and military.
This was decided in a meeting between Defense Minister Pervez Khattak and Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese who called on him on Friday in his office in Rawalpindi. The Federal Minister during the meeting said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of Italy and wants to further enhance defence collaboration in different fields.
He also mentioned that exchanged military training can be mutually beneficial, as being a part of NATO, the Italian Armed Forces have valuable military exposure while Pakistan’s Armed Forces, who are fighting the war on terror have rich experience in counter-terrorism operations. The Federal Minister conveyed gratitude for facilitating provision of military equipment to Pakistan Air Force. He further emphasised the need to explore areas of cooperation in the field of joint defence production. He informed that defence cooperation between Pakistan and Italy was established in the 60’s. It has steadily increased over the past few years. The broad domain of defence cooperation is governed by high level visits, military training and procurement of defence equipment.
During the meeting the latest security situation along the Pak-Afghan Border and Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region came under discussion. The Minister appreciated the role, contribution and sacrifices of Italy in Afghanistan.
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