Army Chief Gen Asim Munir arrives in UAE

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 11 Feb 2023

ABU DHABI: Army Chief General Asim Munir is reported to have reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday.

According to Emirates News Agency, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at Qasr Al Mushrif.

General Munir extended his heartfelt condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed on the passing of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah bin Sulayem Al Falasi, and also on behalf of President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan.

The two sides held discussions on the UAE-Pakistan bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in defence affairs for the mutual benefit of their nations.

The meeting was attended by several high-level officials from both countries.