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Arab News
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Top Pakistani general meets Egyptian president, leadership to discuss military, counterterrorism cooperation
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani top general met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the country's senior civil and defense leadership on Thursday to discuss regional situation, military and counterterrorism cooperation, the Pakistani military's media wing said. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who is Pakistan's chairman joint chiefs of staff committee (CJCSC), is in Egypt for the third round of defense and security talks between the two countries. During the visit, he met senior Egyptian officials such as El-Sisi, General Abdel Mageed Ahmed Abdel Mageed Saqr, minister of defense and military production and commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Admiral Osama Mounier Mohamed Rabie. He also met the chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority, as well as Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb, the grand imam of the Al-Azhar institute, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military's media wing, said. 'Discussions focused on bilateral military cooperation, security, counterterrorism and prevailing regional situation,' the ISPR said. 'Dignitaries from both sides emphasized upon the shared interest in further strengthening and expanding existing military-to-military relationship in the domains of training, joint military exercises and defense cooperation.' Speaking to El-Tayeb, Mirza highlighted the importance of religious and inter-faith harmony to promote tolerance, inclusivity and address the underlying causes of 'terrorism,' the military's media wing said. 'Egyptian dignitaries lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism,' the ISPR said. Mirza was presented a guard of honor by an Egyptian Armed Forces contingent upon his arrival at the Ministry of Defense, the military's media wing said. Pakistan and Egypt have cordial ties and both countries have resolved in recent years to facilitate businessmen with visas, exchange trade-related information and promote private-sector contacts. Earlier this month, senior officials of Pakistan and Egypt discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security and farming, with Islamabad expressing interest in learning from Cairo's successful experiences in these areas.
Times of Oman
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
India, Brazil talks focus on boosting military cooperation
Brasilia: The 8th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Brasilia between India and Brazil on July 30 focused on boosting military cooperation and regional security in Indo-Pacific & Latin America. As per the Ministry of Defence, "India and Brazil held the 8th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Brasilia on 30 July 2025. Led by Shri Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary (IC) & Maj Gen Willain Koji Kamei, Deputy Chief of Policy and Strategy, talks focused on boosting military cooperation, training, defence industry ties & regional security in Indo-Pacific & Latin America." India and Brazil have shared a very close and multifaceted relationship which was elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2006. Both countries also enjoy an excellent cooperation in plurilateral fora such as BRICS, IBSA, G20, G-4, International Solar Alliance, Global Biofuel Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure as well as in the larger multilateral bodies such as the UN, WTO, UNESCO and WIPO. The bilateral relationship is based on a common global vision, shared democratic values and a commitment to foster economic growth with social inclusion for the welfare of the people of both countries, as per a statement by the Indian Embassy in Brazil said. A 2+2 Political-Military dialogue was initiated which has had its first meeting in 2024. A bilateral Strategic Dialogue mechanism was established in 2006 to cover regional and global issues of mutual concern which met five time between 2007 and 2015. There has been noteworthy high-level exchanges and visits in the field of defence. With a total of 14 exchanges at the level of Chiefs, last two years stand out with the Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force visiting Brazil and Chiefs of the Brazilian Army, Navy and Air Force visiting India in quick succession, as per the statement. Since 2007, a total of 134 defence officers have been trained from both sides, 70 from India and 64 from Brazil, in short to long-term courses in addition to the exchanges for joint exercises, sailing regattas, etc.
Arab News
24-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss maritime security, defense ties in high-level military meeting
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday discussed regional security and agreed to enhance bilateral defense cooperation, with a special focus on maritime security, during a high-level military meeting in Rawalpindi, the Pakistan army said. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Pakistan's Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), met Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. Thursday's meeting comes amid a regional push by both countries to bolster maritime security cooperation, particularly as geopolitical tensions threaten trade routes through the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. '[They] discussed the evolving regional security dynamics both within Middle East & South Asia with particular focus on maritime security,' Pakistan's military media wing, ISPR, said in a statement. General Mirza underscored the 'historical brotherly relations between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Pakistan,' and 'emphasized mutual resolve for enhancing existing bilateral defense cooperation,' according to the statement. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have shared close military and strategic relations for decades, including joint training programs, military exercises, and high-level defense consultations. Pakistan has historically provided military assistance and training to Saudi forces, and the two countries routinely hold joint military exercises as well as drills in the Arabian and Red Seas. In recent years, the relationship has broadened beyond defense. Saudi Arabia extended a $3 billion deposit to Pakistan in 2024 to support Islamabad's balance of payments. It remains Pakistan's largest source of foreign remittances, with approximately $7.4 billion received in FY2024–25 — about one-quarter of total remittance inflows. Bilateral trade and investment are also expanding. In 2023, Pakistan's exports to Saudi Arabia were valued at $640 million, while imports stood at $4.5 billion, highlighting both opportunity and imbalance. Saudi investments in Pakistan spiked following 2024 meetings in Islamabad that produced $2 billion in memorandums of understanding spanning energy, agriculture, tech, and mining.
LBCI
23-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Bahrain and Lebanon Summit: Support for Lebanese sovereignty, call for international conference on Palestine
Bahrain and Lebanon issued a joint statement after their bilateral summit, underscoring their commitment to strengthening ties through increased communication, reciprocal visits, and the activation of existing agreements and memoranda of understanding. Both sides also pledged to continue joint coordination to safeguard regional security and stability. The Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirmed its steadfast support for Lebanon's sovereignty, unity, and stability, while rejecting any external interference in its internal affairs. The statement praised the efforts of President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government in advancing political and economic reforms. Bahrain also expressed its support for Lebanon in reclaiming its irreplaceable regional role. It called for the complete withdrawal of Israel from Lebanese-occupied territories and the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, as well as the extension of state authority over all Lebanese territory. The summit's final communiqué emphasized the importance of Bahrain's 2024 summit call for an international conference to address the Palestinian issue, stressing the need for full United Nations membership for the State of Palestine. Regarding the nuclear file, both nations called for renewed efforts to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran and supported making the Middle East a region free of weapons of mass destruction.
South China Morning Post
23-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Will more US missiles in the Philippines deter or provoke South China Sea conflict?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the move during high-level talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on Monday US time, signalling Washington's push to create a 'strong shield of real deterrence' against growing Chinese influence and prepare for potential crisis scenarios. The new weapons would form part of a broader strategic effort to reinforce Manila's role in regional security, Hegseth said at a meeting with Marcos at the Pentagon, ahead of the Philippine leader's meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. 'We're deploying new cutting-edge missiles and unmanned systems, and revitalising our defence industrial bases. Together, we must forge a strong shield of real deterrence for peace, ensuring the long-term security and prosperity for our nations,' Hegseth told Marcos. While the Pentagon did not specify which missile or drone platforms were involved, Hegseth stressed the moves were not intended to provoke confrontation. 'But we are and will be ready and resolute. We're proud to support our mutual economic vitality, including your efforts to modernise your armed forces and collective defence.' US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (right) welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to the Pentagon on Monday. Photo: Reuters Hegseth also reaffirmed US commitment to its decades-old treaty with Manila. The 1951 Mutual Defence Treaty, he said, covered attacks on 'our armed forces, aircraft or public vessels, including our coastguards, anywhere in the Pacific, including the South China Sea'.
