Rawalpindi, Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference today in Islamabad, bringing together senior military leadership from the United States of America, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. This landmark multilateral engagement marks a significant step forward in strengthening regional security cooperation, advancing military diplomacy, and fostering strategic dialogue among partner nations.
Held under the theme “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace,” the high-level conference aimed to enhance collaborative security efforts, promote joint training programs, and facilitate the exchange of best practices in counterterrorism and broader defence strategies.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), formally welcomed the visiting defence chiefs and reaffirmed Pakistan’s enduring commitment to peace, stability, and meaningful regional engagement.
“In an era defined by transnational threats and complex hybrid challenges, the imperative for deeper military-to-military cooperation, strategic dialogue, and mutual trust is paramount. Pakistan remains fully committed to working with partner nations to build a secure and prosperous regional environment,”
– Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS
The conference featured in-depth discussions on regional security dynamics, emerging strategic challenges across Central and South Asia, and the growing need for integrated efforts in joint training, counterterrorism operations, and humanitarian coordination during crises.
All participating delegations jointly reaffirmed their commitment to:
Uphold regional peace and security
Respect national sovereignty
Counter shared threats including terrorism, cyber insecurity, and violent extremism
The delegates lauded Pakistan’s leadership, hospitality, and initiative in convening this timely and inclusive platform for strategic defence cooperation.
This conference underscores Pakistan’s vital role in promoting an interconnected and cooperative regional security architecture, grounded in shared values and collective resolve.
