Sudanese Interior Minister Visits GHQ, Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir on Security Cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Sudan’s Interior Minister, Lieutenant General (Police) Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where he met Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. According to the online news agency, the meeting was reported in information that emerged on Friday night. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two countries and explore opportunities for cooperation in various fields.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), detailed discussions were held on matters of mutual interest during the meeting. The two leaders also reviewed the changing regional and global security situation and discussed the opportunities available for advancing bilateral cooperation. The statement said that in the current circumstances, dialogue and consultation between countries have become more important than ever.

According to the ISPR, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Sudan. Particular emphasis was placed on the need to work together in the areas of security, counter-terrorism and institutional cooperation. These are areas in which the two countries share common interests, and the promotion of cooperation in them was described as important.

The Sudanese Interior Minister praised Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and stability. He also acknowledged the long-standing fraternal ties between Pakistan and Sudan and recognised the importance of those relations. His visit is being seen as part of a continuing series of contacts between the two countries.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, meanwhile, reiterated Pakistan’s desire to expand bilateral relations with Sudan. He also stressed the importance of close cooperation in addressing shared security challenges. According to the ISPR statement, both sides expressed their determination to advance relations on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests.