LONDON: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir is on an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the 7th Regional Stabilisation Conference at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Wednesday.
Key Highlights of the Visit:
- COAS Munir will deliver the keynote address on “The Emerging World Order and Pakistan’s Future Outlook.”
- The Stabilisation Conference serves as a leading platform for military-to-military dialogue between Pakistan and the UK, held annually to promote collaboration.
- The event includes policymakers, military officials, and think tank members from both nations.
- This year’s conference is particularly significant given the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, offering an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties.
Ceremonial Welcome & Military Engagements
- General Munir was honoured with a Guard of Honour at the Royal Horse Guards Parade Ground in London.
- He will meet key figures in the UK’s civil and military leadership, including:
- Admiral Toney Radakin – Chief of Defence Staff, UK
- General Sir Roland Walker – Chief of the General Staff, British Army
- Jonathan Nicholas Powell – UK National Security Adviser
- Yvette Cooper – UK Home Secretary
Key Discussion Areas:
- Pakistan-UK Defence Cooperation
- Regional Security & Stability
- Emerging Global Challenges
- Counterterrorism & Shared Security Interests
The visit underscores Pakistan’s growing strategic engagement with the UK and highlights the importance of defence diplomacy in tackling regional security challenges.
