Pakistan keen to expand existing bilateral military to military cooperation with Nigeria: CJCSC

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Nadeem Raza has reiterated that Pakistan is keen to expand its existing bilateral military to military cooperation with Nigeria.

He expressed these views while talking to President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to Nigeria.

During the meeting, the President of Nigeria appreciated and thanked Pakistan and its Armed Forces for their consistent support to Nigeria in its war against terrorism.

The President conveyed his feelings of high esteem for Pakistan Armed Forces.

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee also held separate meetings with Nigerian Defence Minister (Retired) Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi, Chief of Defence Staff General Leo Irabor and Chiefs of the Tri-Services.

Matters of bilateral military cooperation including security, counter-terrorism and prevailing regional environment were discussed during the meetings.

 Nigerian military and political leadership unanimously conveyed complete satisfaction on the performance of newly inducted JF-17 fighter aircraft from Pakistan.