Turkey lauds Pakistan’s role for regional peace

General Raheel was awarded the Turkish Legend of Merit for services for regional peace, courageously handling the terrorism menace, clarity in direction and sense of goal in leading the Pakistan Army, and fighting barbaric terrorists successfully in an exemplary way.

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif called on Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara separately, ISPR reported.

The Turkish leadership emphasised fraternal ties between the two nations. Army chief, who is on a three-day official visit to Turkey on Monday had met Turkish army chief Hulusi Akar, assuring him Pakistan stood with the country in its fight against terrorism.

“Furthermore, there is no denying the fact that professionalism and devotion to duty is the hallmark of the Pakistan Army and of course it is an apt reflection of the institution and its courageous leadership”.

Both the sides agreed to further enhance defence collaboration.

COAS was presented guard of honor at Turkish Land Forces headquarters today.