{"id":1368,"date":"2026-06-24T15:12:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:12:18","slug":"cdf-munir-libyan-military-leader-vow-stronger-defence-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/cdf-munir-libyan-military-leader-vow-stronger-defence-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"CDF Munir, Libyan military leader vow stronger defence ties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RAWALPINDI<\/strong>: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and the Libyan armed forces\u2019 deputy commander-in-chief held a meeting on Wednesday, and the two sides emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties, according to a statement by the military\u2019s media affairs wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting was held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent upon arrival, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It added that during his meeting with Field Marshal Munir, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, defence cooperation and avenues for enhanced military-to-military collaboration were discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBoth sides underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral defence ties and expanding cooperation in areas of professional military training and security,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It further stated that Field Marshal Munir highlighted the Pakistan Army\u2019s commitment to promoting peace, stability and constructive engagement with friendly countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe visiting dignitary appreciated the professionalism of Pakistan\u2019s armed forces and acknowledged their contributions towards regional peace and security,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDF had held a meeting with the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief of the Libyan armed forces in February as well, in which he had reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December of last year, Pakistan signed a multi-billion-dollar deal to sell conventional military equipment to the Libyan army, entering a select club of countries that export conventional arms and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A copy of the deal, before it was finalised, was seen by Reuters. 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