Nov, 20, 2014: Russian Defense Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu (Left) and Pakistan Defense Minister Khwaja Asif (Right).
Nov. 20, 2014 - 03:58P By
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Pakistan and Russia signed a
“milestone” military cooperation pact on Thursday aimed at bringing
peace and stability to the region, Islamabad’s defence ministry said.
The
agreement was signed during a visit by Russian Defence Minister Gen.
Sergei Shoigu with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
“The
signing of the military cooperation agreement between the two
significant countries of the region is a milestone,” Asif said after the
signing ceremony in a ministry statement.
“Both sides will
translate this relationship in tangible terms and further strengthen
military to military relations,” Asif added.
The pair expressed
hope that the agreement will pave the way for exchange of views and
information, as well as issues related to strengthening of mutual trust
and international security, counter-terrorist and arms control
activities.
“The first ever visit of the defence minister from
Russian Federation has come at a very critical juncture when US-led NATO
forces are drawing down from Afghanistan by the end of 2014,” the
statement said.
“Apart from promoting bilateral defense relations,
the visit will enable both countries to join hands in bringing peace
and stability in the region,” it added.
Russia has long been the
largest supplier of arms to Pakistan’s nuclear-armed arch rival India,
which is the world’s top arms buyer.
Russia’s ITAR-TASS news
agency reported in June that the country had lifted its embargo on arms
supplies to Pakistan and was holding talks on supplying Islamabad with
combat helicopters.
Shoigu, who is accompanied by a 41-member high
level delegation, commended the skill and expertise of Pakistani armed
forces in fighting the war against terrorism, the Pakistani defence
ministry said.
“The world community not only praises but wants to do business with Pakistan now,” it quoted Shoigu as saying.
Source: Pakistan, Russia Sign 'Milestone' Military Cooperation Pact
Nov, 20, 2014: Russian Defense Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu (Left) and Pakistan Defense Minister Khwaja Asif (Right).
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Pakistan and Russia signed a “milestone” military cooperation pact on Thursday aimed at bringing peace and stability to the region, Islamabad’s defence ministry said.
The agreement was signed during a visit by Russian Defence Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
“The signing of the military cooperation agreement between the two significant countries of the region is a milestone,” Asif said after the signing ceremony in a ministry statement.
“Both sides will translate this relationship in tangible terms and further strengthen military to military relations,” Asif added.
The pair expressed hope that the agreement will pave the way for exchange of views and information, as well as issues related to strengthening of mutual trust and international security, counter-terrorist and arms control activities.
“The first ever visit of the defence minister from Russian Federation has come at a very critical juncture when US-led NATO forces are drawing down from Afghanistan by the end of 2014,” the statement said.
“Apart from promoting bilateral defense relations, the visit will enable both countries to join hands in bringing peace and stability in the region,” it added.
Russia has long been the largest supplier of arms to Pakistan’s nuclear-armed arch rival India, which is the world’s top arms buyer.
Russia’s ITAR-TASS news agency reported in June that the country had lifted its embargo on arms supplies to Pakistan and was holding talks on supplying Islamabad with combat helicopters.
Shoigu, who is accompanied by a 41-member high level delegation, commended the skill and expertise of Pakistani armed forces in fighting the war against terrorism, the Pakistani defence ministry said.
“The world community not only praises but wants to do business with Pakistan now,” it quoted Shoigu as saying.
Source: Pakistan, Russia Sign 'Milestone' Military Cooperation Pact
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