Pakistan committed to boosting defence ties with Jordan: Munir

Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday said his country was committed to strengthening defence ties with Jordan.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) made the remarks during an interaction with King Abdullah II of Jordan who visited Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) accompanied by Princess Salma bint Abdullah II and a delegation of Jordanian civil and military officials.

According to a statement by the army, Field Marshal Munir along with other senior officials received the King who is also the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces.

The COAS underscored the “strong defence partnership” between Pakistan and the Hashemite Kingdom.

“The field marshal reiterated Pakistan's commitment to further enhancing military-to-military cooperation with Jordan and jointly realising the mutual vision of a stable and peaceful region,” the army said.

Speaking to Urdu Daily Jang at a luncheon hosted for King Abdullah II at the President's House, Munir reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peace, Geo News reported.

He, however, recited verses from the Quran and said that Pakistan would respond firmly to any aggression.

He said Pakistan's Army is “Allah's Army, and (its) soldiers fight in the name of Allah”.

Munir's remarks came just days after the federal government confirmed that his five-year tenure will restart following his new appointment as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).