Rawalpindi: A high-level defence delegation of the Democratic Republic of Congo, headed by Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules, Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Friday.

Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented with a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out tri-services contingent.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, the regional security environment and avenues for enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation were discussed.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the longstanding cordial relations between Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed with the aim of broadening and strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries.

Earlier, Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff.

The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism, operational capabilities and unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces of Pakistan towards maintaining peace and stability in the region.

He also acknowledged the significant progress achieved by Pakistan's armed forces through indigenization and self-reliance.