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Canadian Foreign Minister discusses regional security, bilateral relations with Field Marshal Asim Munir
Pakistan and Canada reiterated their resolve to enhance bilateral relations with special focus on defence and security cooperation at a high level meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi.
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan on Monday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The two sides discussed subjects of mutual interest, regional security and the situation of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Canada in general.
Regional security.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, during the meeting, highlighted Pakistan’s stance on world peace and regional stability and underscored the necessity of cooperation and concerted efforts to address common security threats.
He said Pakistan will keep fostering peace and stability while collaborative engagement remains important to address developing regional and worldwide security concerns.
The talks also discussed prospects of deepening collaboration and continuing conversation on mutual interests.
Counter-terrorism
The Canadian foreign minister admitted Pakistan’s involvement in handling security concerns and appreciated the country’s sustained efforts and sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
In her conversation with the ISPR, she also acknowledged Pakistan’s helpful role in supporting peace and stability in the region, the statement said.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to further improve bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in the field of military and security.
Canada-Pakistan relations
The summit reconfirmed the mutual desire of Pakistan and Canada to continue closer cooperation on regional and international security issues and to enhance the existing diplomatic and defence ties.
The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral engagement through sustained communication and cooperation on matters of mutual importance, including regional stability and joint security objectives.
The Punjab government has decided to celebrate Basant next year with the traditional kite-flying event being held in February instead of January.
In this regard, Punjab Home Department and the district administration have prepared a draft plan for Basant in Lahore next year.
The festival has been rescheduled to February and the final date will be revealed after the consent of the provincial government, sources added.
Preparations will be mindful of last year’s experience and preparations. Permission for kite, string and other associated manufacturing operations is also likely to be given soon while laws and regulations governing kite flying will be completed before the festival.
Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani called Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar last nite.
Foreign Minister Al Zayani thanked DPM Dar on signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. He also said he would visit Pakistan soon.
Dar appreciated Dr. Al Zayani’s interest to visit Pakistan and thanked him for his good sentiments.
He emphasised Pakistan’s strong commitment to promote dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace and stability in the region and beyond.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will demand that Iran pay compensation for “all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded,” in response to Iran seeking compensation for the damages it has incurred from US and Israeli attacks.
Trump’s social media post came after Iran said over the weekend it was nearing a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the US must meet conditions including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened.
“It is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts,” he wrote on Truth Social.
Trump also referenced and claimed compensation from Iran for the October 2000 deadly bombing of the US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Cole at a Yemeni port.
The FBI has attributed that bombing, which killed 17 sailors and wounded more than three dozen others, to al Qaeda.
Trump added that Tehran should also pay compensation to the families of the thousands of people during anti-government protests in January, Iran’s worst domestic unrest since the era of its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Rights groups say the Iranian government has continued to crack down on opponents during the war.
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