As part of his state visit to Pakistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the headquarters of Global Industrial and Defense Solutions (GIDS). The Uzbek leader met with the Commander of the Pakistan Army, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to chart a new course for the nations' multifaceted strategic partnership, Uza.uz reports.
Strengthening Defense Ties
The high-level discussions focused on deepening military-technical cooperation and aligning efforts to counter modern security threats. Key outcomes of the meeting include:
- Industrial Cooperation: Strengthening ties between the leading defense-industrial complexes of both countries.
- Military Training: Expanding specialist training programs, expert exchanges, and the organization of joint military exercises.
- Security Coordination: Enhancing joint responses to regional challenges and security risks.
Strategic Infrastructure and Modern Paperwork
In addition to security matters, the leaders discussed accelerating major infrastructure projects in the transport and logistics sectors to bridge Central and South Asia. To formalize these efforts, the parties agreed to develop a specialized "Roadmap" for military and military-technical cooperation.
Inspection of Military Innovation
Following the talks, President Mirziyoyev toured an exhibition of GIDS's latest developments. He was briefed on modern Pakistani military hardware, weaponry, and advanced defense technologies currently in production.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 5, 2026