The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan has announced that the second round of the mid-level defense dialogue between the country and the United States of America (USA) will be held from February 13th to the 16th in Washington D.C.
According to the statement issued by the Ministry, the first round of the Dialogue took place in Pakistan in January of 2021. The country’s inter-agency delegation will be led by the Chief of General Staff and will consist of senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, Joint Staff Headquarters, and three Services Headquarters. On the US side, the multi-agency team will be represented by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense.
During the dialogues, the two countries will discuss matters related to bilateral defense and security cooperation, according to the spokesperson of the Ministry.
Last month, Pakistan and the US agreed to further optimize military-to-military ties, particularly in the training and operational domains. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Commander of US Air Forces Central Command Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich in Islamabad. The two discussed a range of critical issues, including the regional security situation, and the possibility of enhancing bilateral and defense cooperation.
The visiting US dignitary praised Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace and vowed to enhance cooperation in a variety of fields. He also praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel and the exceptional progress made by the PAF over the years, especially in the area of indigenization.
During the meeting, the Air Chief emphasized the cordial relations between both countries and reiterated his commitment to further enhancing the existing bilateral cooperation between the two strategic partners.
This dialogue represents a significant step forward in strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and the US and highlights the importance of military and defense cooperation between the two nations.
