{"id":84421,"date":"2025-10-28T14:49:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=84421"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:53:07","slug":"pakistan-bangladesh-pledge-to-deepen-defence-cooperation-amid-evolving-regional-security-dynamics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/10\/28\/pakistan-bangladesh-pledge-to-deepen-defence-cooperation-amid-evolving-regional-security-dynamics\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Bangladesh pledge to deepen defence cooperation amid evolving regional security dynamics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DHAKA, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 : General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan, on Tuesday met General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, during an official visit to the Army Headquarters in Dhaka.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting underscored the growing momentum in Pakistan\u2013Bangladesh defence relations, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to broadening cooperation across multiple domains, including training, joint military exercises, and counter-terrorism collaboration.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84422\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WsIJ7WgAAFUKG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WsIJ7WgAAFUKG.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WsIJ7WgAAFUKG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WsIJ7WgAAFUKG-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WsIJ7WgAAFUKG-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>THE TWO LEADERS HELD IN-DEPTH DISCUSSIONS ON THE REGIONAL AND GLOBAL SECURITY ENVIRONMENT, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINED MILITARY-TO-MILITARY ENGAGEMENT AND REGULAR EXCHANGE VISITS AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP TO ENHANCE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND STRATEGIC COORDINATION.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Both generals also addressed the emerging threat of disinformation and hybrid warfare, recognizing such challenges as a shared concern for national and regional stability. They agreed on the need for enhanced cooperation, capacity-building, and coordinated strategies to effectively counter misinformation and safeguard national interests.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84423\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WwQCjXgAAYrQe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WwQCjXgAAYrQe.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WwQCjXgAAYrQe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WwQCjXgAAYrQe-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G4WwQCjXgAAYrQe-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content td-pb-padding-side\">\n<p>The visit of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza reflects Pakistan\u2019s continued resolve to strengthen defence diplomacy and build mutually beneficial partnerships with friendly nations across South Asia and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"td-post-source-tags td-pb-padding-side\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-post-sharing-bottom td-pb-padding-side\"><\/div>\n<\/footer>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DHAKA, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 : General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan, on Tuesday met General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, during an official visit to the Army Headquarters in Dhaka. 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