RAWALPINDI (National Times) – Chief of Defence General Staff of Italian Armed Forces, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza at the Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
According to a statement of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual professional interests including further strengthening of security and defence cooperation, especially in the field of defence production were discussed during the meeting.
The CJCSC reiterated that Pakistan and Italy enjoy cordial relations, which are based on convergence on all important issues relating to peace, defence and security.
General Nadeem Raza said that there is enormous scope for expanding and deepening the existing relations with Italy in multiple domains including defence cooperation.
Chief of the Defence Staff Italy lauded the professionalism of Pakistan s Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Earlier, upon arrival at Joint Staff Headquarters, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone was presented with a guard of honor by a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Armed Forces.
