Pakistan, Ghana agree to expand Defence Cooperation in High-Level Military Talks: ISPR

RAWALPINDI – Defence cooperation between Pakistan and Ghana gets masive boost as Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, held high-level meetings with Pakistan’s military leadership during an official visit to General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the visiting dignitary was accorded with prestigious Guard of Honour by smartly turned-out Tri-Services contingent upon his arrival, showing growing importance of defence ties between two sides. During his meeting with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, both sides discussed wide range of issues including regional security challenges, defence collaboration, and matters of mutual strategic interest. The talks resulted in renewed commitment to deepen military-to-military engagement, with a particular focus on joint training programs, counter-terrorism cooperation, and defence production initiatives. Lieutenant General Agyapong praised the professionalism, operational readiness, and contributions of the Pakistan Armed Forces toward maintaining peace and stability in the region. The meeting reflected the shared desire of both nations to expand cooperation and strengthen institutional defence ties. Ghana’s National Security Coordinator, H.E. Abdul Razak Osman, met Pakistan’s top naval and air force leadership. He called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Naval Headquarters, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, at Air Headquarters in Islamabad. Lieutenant General Agyapong was also present during these interactions. The high-profile visit is being viewed as a positive step toward broadening Pakistan-Ghana strategic cooperation and enhancing collaboration across all three services, signaling a new chapter in bilateral defence relations. Field Marshal Munir, Lebanese army chief discuss defence cooperation