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Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Chairman General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and Principal Staff Officer (PSO), Armed Forces Division of Bangladesh Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, the military’s media wing said on Monday. During the separately-held meetings, both sides held detailed discussion on the evolving global and regional environment and security situation and recognised the importance of strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. While on an official visit to Bangladesh, the JCSC chairman reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for its longstanding fraternal ties with Bangladesh and highlighted the shared resolve to further deepen the relations on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect. “Both sides expressed optimism about improving defence and security collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding military-to-military engagements and related initiatives,” the ISPR said. The CJCSC also visited School of Infantry and Tactics, Sylhet, and interacted with faculty and students. The civil-military leadership of Bangladesh appreciated the high professional standards of Pakistan Armed Forces and their achievements and sacrifices in fight against terrorism. Earlier, upon arrival at Senakunjo a smartly turned-out military contingent presented ‘Guard of Honour’ to the CJCSC and he also laid wreath at Shikha Anirban.
