Pakistan Hosts Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference to Boost Security Cooperation

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan convened a landmark Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference on Saturday, gathering top military leaders from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The multilateral event underscored Islamabad’s growing role in promoting regional military cooperation and counter terrorism strategies

Held in Islamabad under the theme “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace,” the conference marked a major milestone in advancing multilateral security cooperation, joint training efforts, and counterterrorism collaboration across Central and South Asia.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), formally welcomed the high-level defence delegations. In his keynote address, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peace, stability, and constructive regional engagement.

“In an era shaped by transnational threats and complex hybrid warfare, deepening military-to-military cooperation and mutual trust is more critical than ever,” said COAS Munir. “Pakistan is fully dedicated to partnering with regional allies to build a secure and prosperous future.”

The conference featured in-depth discussions on regional security dynamics, hybrid warfare, and the evolving threat landscape in Central and South Asia. Topics included:

• Counterterrorism collaboration
• Joint training programs
• Cybersecurity threats
• Humanitarian crisis response coordination
• Strengthening border security and intelligence sharing

Participants collectively emphasized the need for unified strategies to address violent extremism, terrorism, and digital threats, reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, national sovereignty, and mutual respect.

International defence chiefs praised Pakistan’s initiative and hospitality, calling the forum a vital step toward regional peacebuilding. The event signaled a strong commitment from all nations involved to work together against common security challenges.

The gathering concluded with a joint affirmation to enhance military-to-military ties, reinforce respect for sovereignty, and deepen collaboration across borders.

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