UAE president meets COAS, discusses bilateral ties

UAE president meets COAS, discusses bilateral ties. United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a meeting with Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the Qasr Al Shati Palace, Abu Dhabi.

According to an official statement on Twitter issued by the UAE Embassy in Pakistan on Saturday, both leaders talked about ways to further the bilateral cooperation and joint work between the two countries.

Read more: Speculations surrounding COAS visit to US ‘baseless’, clarifies ISPR

“H.H Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE receives at Qasr Al Shati Palace Abu Dhabi General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and discusses ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and joint work between the two countries,” the embassy said in the statement.

The UAE Embassy in Pakistan also released a picture of the meeting between both leaders in which they can be seen talking to each other.

COAS Asim Munir meets UK’s Gen Sir Patrick Sanders

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir called on United Kingdom’s Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Sir Patrick Sanders earlier this week.

“The military partnership between both our nations goes from strength to strength, with exciting opportunities for the future,” CGS said during the meeting.

The Pakistan Army Chief visited the UK from Feb 5 to 9 where he attended the Wilton Park conference and interacted with the defence officials.

This was the maiden visit by the Gen Asim Munir to the UK after assuming change as COAS. He visited the UK at the invitation of the British government, reports said.