ISLAMABAD: Newly posted Italian Envoy H.E. Marilina Armellin called on Defense Minister Khawaja Asif here Wednesday (3rd April, 2024).
During the rendezvous, the duo pondered over the areas of cooperation, particularly in the domain of defense production: “Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of Italy and wants to further enhance defense collaboration”, maintained Khawaja Asif.
Defense Minister further noted: “Exchange of military training can be mutually beneficial. Italian Armed Forces have valuable military exposure while Pakistan Armed Forces have rich experience in counter terrorism operations”.
Current state-of-affairs alongwith Pak-Afghan border was also discussed between Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and the Italian Envoy H.E. Marilina Armellin. Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan was committed to peace and stability in the region.
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